The Wave Pictures have announced their return with new album Beer In The Breakers.
Slow Club – Union Chapel, 23/12/10
Catriona Boyle reports from Slow Club’s Christmas show at Union Chapel and find a more subdued affair than last year.

TLOBF Interview // The Wave Pictures
A quick end of year catch-up with one of our favourite bands; The Wave Pictures. They tell us of their new Darren Hayman produced album, their ever growing European fanbase and pick out some choice releases of 2010.

The Wave Pictures announce new single, London shows
Following on from the summer’s hectic touring schedule, The Wave Pictures have announced their new single ‘Jonny Helm Sings’ will be released through Moshi Moshi on 13 December.

Stanley Brinks and The Wave Pictures – S/T
As uninspired and overlong as its title, with little sign of the breezy poptimism that littered the bands’ previous material. Oh dear, says Alex Wisgard.

The Wave Pictures announce new UK tour
After a summer spent criss-crossing the continent playing a host of festivals, The Wave Pictures get ready for a run of UK autumn dates and the release of a new single.

The Wave Pictures’ David Tattersall gives track by track guide to new album
If You Leave It Alone the new album by The Wave Pictures was released on Monday (4th May) via Moshi Moshi. Here, David Tattersall – the bands frontman and lyricist guides us track-by-track through the new record.

The Wave Pictures – If You Leave It Alone
The ultra-prolific trio’s second album for Moshi Moshi, taking more of an acoustic down home feel amid lyrics about banana peel and Whipsnade Zoo.

The Wave Pictures return with new single, album and tour
Indie pop trio The Wave Pictures have announced details of a new single and an accompanying UK tour in April. ‘If You Leave It Alone’ will be released via Moshi Moshi Records on the 13th April, and is the lead track from the forthcoming new album of the same title out on the 4th May.
TLOBF 2008 :: Gigs of the Year
Eight of TLOBF’s most obsessive gig-goers list their picks of the year’s live music. Bon Iver, Tom Waits and Neil Young all feature…
TLOBF’s Alternative Christmas Crackers
We’ve lovingly compiled an alternative list of Yuletide cuts so sharp they’d scythe through the toughest of turkeys. With presents like this, who needs an iPhone under the tree?
Xmas Advent [December 17th] :: The Wave Pictures
David Tattersall of The Wave Pictures recommends a song you can’t ACTUALLY listen to as the artist in question is currently without a record deal. Tattersall describes the song by French artist Freschard as “a sad song, but at the same time one that makes you feel less alone”. MySpace links inside…
TLOBF.COM :: 2008 Readers Choice Album Of The Year
This year, we’re getting YOU, yes, YOU the reader, to vote for the albums YOU think are the best 2008 had to offer. There is a massive prize up for grabs too!
The Wave Pictures – Pigeon EP
Tom Whyman likes the Wave Pictures BUT… is there really a need for ANOTHER EP?
Moshi Moshi Birthday Party – matter, London, 18/10/08
Moshi Moshi celebrate their Birthday in style, hiring out London’s hottest new venue; matter. Jim Brackpool puts his glad rags on to give us the low down.
TLOBF Approved bands get busy on the nations Bandstands
A brand new website featuring exclusive performances from some of TLOBF’s favourite bands. See inside for videos from The Acorn, Frightened Rabbit, The Wave Pictures and Laura Groves.
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