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Crossing Border Festival – The Hague, 19-21 November ’09

Crossing Border fully deserves it’s reputation as a festival ascending to a major highlight on the literature and music calendar. Peter Bloxham reviews.

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TLOBF Hopes you get Fucked Up this Christmas

Forget about RATM…there is only one single that deserves to beat the X Factor this Christmas. Fucked Up team up with the members of of Yo La Tengo, Husker Du and Andrew W.K.

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Yo La Tengo – Popular Songs

On their 12th album ‘Popular Songs’ Yo La Tengo get the balance beautifully right between their experimental and indie dream pop. James Dalrymple reviews.

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Pitchfork Festival – Chicago 17-19 July 2009

Just because you operate the world’s most influential independent music website doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to put on a decent festival. Pitchfork give it a damn good try though…

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TLOBF Interview :: Yo La Tengo

Ahead of the release of their new album, Popular Songs, and prior to the Meltdown Festival appearance, Pete Bloxham had a chat with Yo La Tengo.

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Yo La Tengo release Popular Songs to the masses

Yo La Tengo have confirmed release plans for a new album, plus are giving you a chance to hear one of the tracks for free NOW.

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The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band / Bob Log III / Condo Fucks

Three acts with back stories to tell. But do their records get past the gimmicks? Ro Cemm reviews new releases from Condo Fucks, Bob Log III and The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band.

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Sonic Youth, MBV, Aphex Twin and Bloc Party annouced as headliners of Primavera

Check out the lineup for this years Primavera Festival. Full details in the official press blurb inside.

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Various Artists – Dark Was The Night

It’s a 31 track compilation of exclusive songs to benefit AIDS and HIV awareness. It might also be the greatest grouping yet of TLOBF-friendly artists.

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