Album Review: The Lovely Eggs – If You Were Fruit
This début album could easily be from a slightly off kilter parallel universe. All fourteen sumptuous offerings served up here,are your ticket to this wonderful constellation that has been lovingly created from scratch by Holly Ross and David Blackwell.The opening track ‘Sexual Cowboy’ kicks off with a thrashing guitar which is reminiscent of the great bands that filled out the early Sub-Pop days. It is interspersed with Holly’s raw and adorable vocals, where... Read More
Album Review: White Rabbits – It’s Frightening
If you receive an album titled ‘It’s Frightening’ you expect to receive something covered in angst, terror and paranoia. It should hint at the end of the universe whilst never allowing you space to breath. White Rabbits have attempted to create this feeling with a combination of dual drummers and heavy piano chords, which, at its best, boasts similarities with Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’.Certainly on opening track ‘Percussion Gun’ the drums do enough to inspire... Read More
Single Review: Justice – On ‘N’ On
It is without doubt that Justice are one of the most iconic and influential French dance duos to successfully orientate themselves through the herds of sweaty makeshift bedroom DJ’s that make up a large part of the electronic dance scene. The mighty glowing crucifix takes centre stage during their shows and album artwork and it is a personification of the sheer empowerment felt by those listening to their music, so much so that had the two co-existed, Jesus Christ himself would... Read More
Album Review: Phenomenal Handclap Band – Form & Control
The name Phenomenal Handclap Band may suggest a novelty act, but this Brooklyn-based outfit challenges no conventions. Instead it combines disco, dance and rock elements with varying levels of success, on second album Form & Control at least. When they nail it they really nail it. Opening number ‘Following’ is funky and addictive, the sort of tune that could bounce around in your head for ages. It has mine. Other highlights include the disco-flavoured ‘The... Read More
VIDEO: GRIMES – ‘OBLIVION’
Visions, her debut album for 4AD, is out a week today (March 12th) Grimes is currently on tour in North America and reaches the UK in May to play a handful of dates. Her show at London’s XOYO has sold out already so a headline show at London’s Heaven on September 5th is ready to be announced. May 6th – Simple Things Festival, Bristol 7th – Berkeley Suite, Glasgow 8th – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 9th – XOYO, London – SOLD OUT 10th –... Read More
NEWS: SPECTOR – HEADLINE TOUR & VIDEO
Spector are pleased to announce their third headline tour to date; Spectour III. Currently rounding off Spectour II with 2 sold out shows at London’s legendary 100 Club, the quintet are supporting Florence + the Machine throughout the UK and Europe in March, before embarking on their first live dates in North America, including gigs in New York, LA and San Francisco, culminating in two shows at the world renowned Coachella festival. The band will also be playing a string... Read More
NEWS: SUMMER CAMP – VIDEO TO NEW SINGLE ‘LOSING MY MIND’ + LISTEN TO THE ST. ETIENNE REMIX
Released in the fall of last year, Summer Camp brought a welcome shot of sunshine and irresistible pop nous with their sparkling debut album “Welcome to Condale”, a gorgeous collection of lushly melodic pop songs woven around a central narrative of an imaginary suburb deep in the heart of America. “Losing My Mind” is one of the immediate standouts; a beautifully wrought song whose infectious melodies bely a darker lyrical undertow of relationship breakdown and heartache,... Read More
NEWS: ARCADE FIRE – RELEASE SPRAWL II / READY TO START REMIXES FOR RECORD STORE DAY
A limited edition 12” vinyl pressing of Arcade Fire’s Sprawl II and Ready To Start remixes will be released on 21 April via Sonovox to mark Record Store Day 2012. Sprawl II and Ready To Start in their original form can both be found on Arcade Fire’s multi-platinum selling, Grammy-winning album The Suburbs but this special pressing is the first time these remixes, by Damian Taylor & Arcade Fire, have been made available on a physical format. The Sprawl II remix can... Read More
NEWS: WE ARE AUGUSTINES – DEBUT ALBUM DETAILS + FREE DOWNLOAD
We Are Augustines release their much anticipated debut album ‘Rise Ye Sunken Ships’ today via their own label, Oxcart Records and celebrate this by giving away a free MP3 of their wonderful album track ‘Augustine’ from http://weareaugustines.com/free/ The Brooklyn 3-piece enjoyed playing their debut US TV show performance on the David Letterman show in NYC, which can be seen below. Made up of singer/guitarist Billy McCarthy, Eric Sanderson on bass/keys and drummer, Rob... Read More
NEWS: ANE BRUN – VIDEO FOR FORTHCOMING SINGLE ‘WORSHIP’ FEATURING JOSE GONZALEZ
Norwegian born, Swedish based Ane Brun releases the second single ‘Worship’ from her recent, highly acclaimed album ‘It All Starts With One’ on April 2nd 2012. Worship is a duet with her fellow Gothenburg resident, José González, and is without a doubt one of the highlights of a record that has already reaped rewards across the globe, including a Norwegian Grammy (a ‘Spellemann Prisen’) for Best Female Artist – the second time she’s picked up the award... Read More
