Polly Scattergood couldn’t give a fuck about an oxford comma. She could give a fuck about our Xmas Advent though, which is why she’s hiding behind door number 7.
Xmas Advent [December 6th] :: Kevin Douch / BSM
Behind todays virtual cardboard door is the founder of one of our favourite UK independent labels; Big Scary Monsters. Kevin Douch offers a track that sums up why he loves the underground music scene so much right now.
Xmas Advent [December 5th] :: Slow Club
“This song is at its best played very loud when you are just about to leave the house. Try it, you might like it! If you don’t like it, try it again later.” so says Slow Club’s Charles Watson about his choice pick of 2009.
Xmas Advent [December 4th] :: Sleeping States
Markland Starkie shows his love for Glasgow’s White Night who he describes as a fun, grrly post-punk band, from a time when the term ‘post-punk’ still meant something. Download a track inside…
Xmas Advent [December 3rd] :: Wintersleep
Today’s advent comes from awesome Canadian indie-rock types Wintersleep, who recommend awesome Canadian indie-rock types Constantines as their favourite band of the year..
Xmas Advent [December 2nd] :: Simon Bookish
What’s behind today’s door??? Oooh look. It’s Tomlab recording artist Simon Bookish with a track from Final Fantasy’s 2008 EP ‘Spectrum 14th Century’.
Xmas Advent [December 1st] :: Frida Hyvönen
This advent, TLOBF are bringing you an aural treat! For each of the days leading up to Christmas, we’ve bothered bands / artists / labels to pick their favourite track of the year, with a brief explanation, which you will be stream for free! Think of it as lots of mini presents from us to you.
Headlines
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- Robyn announces Brixton Academy show
- OFF Festival announce line-up additions
- Perfume Genius announces new UK dates
- Tunng frontman to release solo record
- How to Dress Well announces new album












