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- This Town Needs Guns assembles its own Ark for debut album
- Alas Laura Marling announces November tour
- Get your Squarepusher souvenirs!! - New album revealed
- These Arms Are Snakes - new tour, new album
- Tim And Eric Awesome Show, Great Job available to stream online right now!
- Dartz announce new mini-album + tour
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- CD Reviews
- Tellison & Tubelord - Split 7" (Banquet Records)
- Deerhunter - 'Microcastle' (Kranky records)
- Scouting For Girls - 'It's Not About You' (single - Epic Records)
- Underground Railroad - 'Sticks and Stones' (single - One Little Indian)
- Death Cab For Cutie - 'Cath...' (single - Atlantic/Barsuk)
- Singles Round-up
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- Live Reviews
- Black Mountain, Wintersleep - MoHo, M/CR - 12 May 08
- Frank Turner - Joshua Brooks, M/CR - 15 April
- Hail Brethren, Trojan Horse, The Shadowcops - Retro Bar, MCR - 14 April 08
- ATP presents Release The Bats - The Forum, London - 2 November 2007
- Les Savy Fav's Secret Show - The Old Blue Last, Shoreditch, 20 October 2007.
- Patrick Watson - The Night + Day Café – 20 Sept 2007
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NEWS: This Town Needs Guns assembles its own Ark for debut album
Today
Oxford’s second finest export This Town Needs Guns (need you ask the first) have plucked up the guts and named their debut album after a 70s prog-rock classic.
Released in October, ‘Animals’ may shamelessly pinch the mammal-naming method Pink Floyd adopted in 1977 but from the snippets Cow + Field has heard, its sounding more than worthy.
The 13-track debut will available online from 6 October and physically a week after through Big Scary Monsters.
The artwork doesn't feature any floating pigs or Battersea Power Station but it is super-cute and can be viewed here
Today
Oxford’s second finest export This Town Needs Guns (need you ask the first) have plucked up the guts and named their debut album after a 70s prog-rock classic.Released in October, ‘Animals’ may shamelessly pinch the mammal-naming method Pink Floyd adopted in 1977 but from the snippets Cow + Field has heard, its sounding more than worthy.
The 13-track debut will available online from 6 October and physically a week after through Big Scary Monsters.
The artwork doesn't feature any floating pigs or Battersea Power Station but it is super-cute and can be viewed here
NEWS: Alas Laura Marling announces November tour
Today
Mercury award candidate and professional cutey Laura Marling [pictured] has just announced a host of UK dates.
Following her recent venture round the country's churches, Ms Marling will be performing in more conventional settings.
By the time she comes to play these shows, it will be two months since the orgasmic 'Alas I Can Not Swim' won or didn't win the Mercury Music Prize.
It is understood Laura will have her backing band in tow on all dates.
Today
Mercury award candidate and professional cutey Laura Marling [pictured] has just announced a host of UK dates.Following her recent venture round the country's churches, Ms Marling will be performing in more conventional settings.
By the time she comes to play these shows, it will be two months since the orgasmic 'Alas I Can Not Swim' won or didn't win the Mercury Music Prize.
It is understood Laura will have her backing band in tow on all dates.
NEWS: Get your Squarepusher souvenirs!! - New album revealed
Today
Electro-bass fiddler Squarepusher, aka Tom Jenkinson, will release his new album Just A Souvenir via Warp on 27 October.
It comes just 2 years and 11 days since his last release 'Hello Everything'.
A preview track titled 'Delta V' can be heard at the Warp Records myspace now - clicky clicky.
Sources lucky enough to have heard extracts claim the material to be more organic than previous records and adventures further into the style of 'Hello Everything'.
Today
Electro-bass fiddler Squarepusher, aka Tom Jenkinson, will release his new album Just A Souvenir via Warp on 27 October.It comes just 2 years and 11 days since his last release 'Hello Everything'.
A preview track titled 'Delta V' can be heard at the Warp Records myspace now - clicky clicky.
Sources lucky enough to have heard extracts claim the material to be more organic than previous records and adventures further into the style of 'Hello Everything'.
NEWS: These Arms Are Snakes - new tour, new album
Monday 11th August 2008
These Arms Are Snakes will release their new album ‘Tail Swallower & Dove’ on 6 October through Suicide Squeeze.
The band's third album will be their first for Seattle label Suicide Squeeze and has been produced by drummer Chris Common.
The result has been described as more of a coherent whole – than a cycle of individual songs.
"The music circles around, from beginning to end, looping seamlessly and devouring any sense of arrested motion. The first single, “Red Line Season,” is all guitar-hook-squirm, leading to an anthem of a chorus. “Seven Curtains” explodes into being after thirty- seconds of gorgeous, low volume riffing. It’s here that the band’s strength in the studio really shows.
From the textural depth of the keyboards and guitar tones, to the vocal delivery, the attention to detail is incredible. Each sound sets up huge spatial relationships, creating a dynamic tug-o-war, and building up a groove that continues throughout - marked by impossibly nimble drumming - blowing up the room with resonant vibration.
Monday 11th August 2008
These Arms Are Snakes will release their new album ‘Tail Swallower & Dove’ on 6 October through Suicide Squeeze.The band's third album will be their first for Seattle label Suicide Squeeze and has been produced by drummer Chris Common.
The result has been described as more of a coherent whole – than a cycle of individual songs.
"The music circles around, from beginning to end, looping seamlessly and devouring any sense of arrested motion. The first single, “Red Line Season,” is all guitar-hook-squirm, leading to an anthem of a chorus. “Seven Curtains” explodes into being after thirty- seconds of gorgeous, low volume riffing. It’s here that the band’s strength in the studio really shows.
From the textural depth of the keyboards and guitar tones, to the vocal delivery, the attention to detail is incredible. Each sound sets up huge spatial relationships, creating a dynamic tug-o-war, and building up a groove that continues throughout - marked by impossibly nimble drumming - blowing up the room with resonant vibration.
NEWS: Tim And Eric Awesome Show, Great Job available to stream online right now!
Wednesday 6th August 2008
To coincide with our little interview with comedians Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, we thought we'd let you know that right now, on Adult Swim UK you can watch a bunch of episodes from their awesome show, Tim And Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! for free!
Check out one of our favourite episodes, "Carol" right now!
Wednesday 6th August 2008
To coincide with our little interview with comedians Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, we thought we'd let you know that right now, on Adult Swim UK you can watch a bunch of episodes from their awesome show, Tim And Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! for free! Check out one of our favourite episodes, "Carol" right now!
NEWS: Dartz announce new mini-album + tour
Monday 4th August 2008
Dartz have reaffirmed their return with a new mini-album and a burst of live dates.
The Teesside trio will release a mini-album of new material entitled ‘The Sad History Of The Village Of Alnerique’ on 22 September through Xtra Mile.
It marks a confident return to the forefront after a brief hiatus to concentrate on their studies and other non-band related activities.
The drums, bass and (most of the) guitar were recorded live in an old warehouse in Stockton-On-Tees by Nathan Stephenson, who has headed sessions with the cream of North East Hardcore - Voorhees, Spitfire Down, Thirty Seconds Until Armageddon etc. The vocals and all additional instrumentation were recorded in Billingham by top up-and-coming producer Simon ‘bigWOW’ Whelan, who mixed and mastered all of the tracks.
Monday 4th August 2008
Dartz have reaffirmed their return with a new mini-album and a burst of live dates.The Teesside trio will release a mini-album of new material entitled ‘The Sad History Of The Village Of Alnerique’ on 22 September through Xtra Mile.
It marks a confident return to the forefront after a brief hiatus to concentrate on their studies and other non-band related activities.
The drums, bass and (most of the) guitar were recorded live in an old warehouse in Stockton-On-Tees by Nathan Stephenson, who has headed sessions with the cream of North East Hardcore - Voorhees, Spitfire Down, Thirty Seconds Until Armageddon etc. The vocals and all additional instrumentation were recorded in Billingham by top up-and-coming producer Simon ‘bigWOW’ Whelan, who mixed and mastered all of the tracks.
NEWS: Torche + Pelican ready September meandering
Wednesday 30th July 2008
Miami metallers Torche [pictured] are set to pummel Europe next month with eight dates in the UK before harassing the rest of the EU into October.
Pelican will be found on tow with the Meanderthals pleasuring themselves at these places…
September
12 – Brighton, Engine Room
13 - Sheffield, Corporation
14 - Glasgow, Oran Mor
Wednesday 30th July 2008
Miami metallers Torche [pictured] are set to pummel Europe next month with eight dates in the UK before harassing the rest of the EU into October.Pelican will be found on tow with the Meanderthals pleasuring themselves at these places…
September
12 – Brighton, Engine Room
13 - Sheffield, Corporation
14 - Glasgow, Oran Mor
NEWS: Errors announce October tour
Wednesday 30th July 2008
Mogwai’s Scottish sweethearts Errors have announced tour dates in support of their debut album 'It's Not Something But It Is Like Whatever'.
Leading on from triumphant summer appearances at Supersonic, Latitude and Lovebox, Errors have a slew of headline dates around the UK in October.
That is if they get their gear back from Manchester Airport in time…[confused? Click here]
These tour dates…
Wednesday 30th July 2008
Mogwai’s Scottish sweethearts Errors have announced tour dates in support of their debut album 'It's Not Something But It Is Like Whatever'.Leading on from triumphant summer appearances at Supersonic, Latitude and Lovebox, Errors have a slew of headline dates around the UK in October.
That is if they get their gear back from Manchester Airport in time…[confused? Click here]
These tour dates…
NEWS: Kings Of Leon offer new single for free
Wednesday 30th July 2008
Kings Of Leon have offered the first single from their upcoming album as a free download.
‘Crawl’ can be obtained for absolutely zilch from their website at kingsofleon.com as of now.
The track has been the opening song in recent sets and is a casually-rolling, fuzz-drenched jam, showcasing their effortless cool.
A promo video has not yet been released but here's some footage of 'Crawl' from the Rock Werchter festival in Belgium:
Wednesday 30th July 2008
Kings Of Leon have offered the first single from their upcoming album as a free download.‘Crawl’ can be obtained for absolutely zilch from their website at kingsofleon.com as of now.
The track has been the opening song in recent sets and is a casually-rolling, fuzz-drenched jam, showcasing their effortless cool.
A promo video has not yet been released but here's some footage of 'Crawl' from the Rock Werchter festival in Belgium:
NEWS: Deerhoof offend Maggie with new album
Wednesday 23rd July 2008
Deerhoof have announced details on the follow-up to last year’s mindblowing ‘Friend Opportunity’
‘Offend Maggie’ will be released on 6 October through ATP in a bout of incredible creativity, and rather than showcasing ‘Fresh Born’, the album’s first single, on their myspace or whatever, the wackos have instead released the sheet music and encouraged fans to record and submit their own versions of it.
Deerhoof’s version has yet to be heard but that hasn’t stopped a flurry of fans uploading their interpretations heeeeerrrrrrrre .
The sheet music was initially handed out at Deerhoof's packed park show in Brooklyn, NY last Friday (18 July) before being uploaded to deerhoof.cashmusic.org for all to have a bash.
Wednesday 23rd July 2008
Deerhoof have announced details on the follow-up to last year’s mindblowing ‘Friend Opportunity’‘Offend Maggie’ will be released on 6 October through ATP in a bout of incredible creativity, and rather than showcasing ‘Fresh Born’, the album’s first single, on their myspace or whatever, the wackos have instead released the sheet music and encouraged fans to record and submit their own versions of it.
Deerhoof’s version has yet to be heard but that hasn’t stopped a flurry of fans uploading their interpretations heeeeerrrrrrrre .
The sheet music was initially handed out at Deerhoof's packed park show in Brooklyn, NY last Friday (18 July) before being uploaded to deerhoof.cashmusic.org for all to have a bash.
NEWS: Mercury Prize nominations announced
Wednesday 23rd July 2008
This year’s nominations for the Nationwide Mercury Music Prize have been announced and as usual, it’s a mixed bag.
Bookies have named Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ as the leading favourite at 4/1, with Elbow just behind at 6/1 with ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’.
The shortlist has been whittled down from over 240 albums and the overall winner will be announced live on BBC 2 on Tues 9 Sept.
Betting odds for the Mercury Prize are usually irrelevant; picking the winner involves about as much skill as coming off a spiralling playground roundabout and trying to rugby tackle a hippo.
Wednesday 23rd July 2008
This year’s nominations for the Nationwide Mercury Music Prize have been announced and as usual, it’s a mixed bag.Bookies have named Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ as the leading favourite at 4/1, with Elbow just behind at 6/1 with ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’.
The shortlist has been whittled down from over 240 albums and the overall winner will be announced live on BBC 2 on Tues 9 Sept.
Betting odds for the Mercury Prize are usually irrelevant; picking the winner involves about as much skill as coming off a spiralling playground roundabout and trying to rugby tackle a hippo.
NEWS: Brian Jonestown Massacre fall victim to good ol' British creative journalism
Monday 21st July 2008
In reaction to reports from certain mainstream papers, representatives for The Brian Jonestown Massacre have issued a statement quashing rumours that Frank ‘Teardrop’ Emerson, guitarist with The Brian Jonestown Massacre, was the victim of a knife attack at a gig in London last Wednesday (16 July).
Some media outlets claim Emerson was stabbed in the stomach after the band’s show at Forum club in Kentish Town with Anton Newcombe, singer and only original member of The BJM remaining, being arrested in connection to the assault. One website went as far to say that Emerson was ‘stabbed to death’.
While it is not untrue that Emerson did seek hospital attention for cuts to his arm and stomach, events have been blown out of proportion with more than a cheeky dash of creative journalism added for effect.
To rid of such messy rumours, Division Promotions, the company in charge of The BJM’s PR, have published what they insist are the facts.
Monday 21st July 2008
In reaction to reports from certain mainstream papers, representatives for The Brian Jonestown Massacre have issued a statement quashing rumours that Frank ‘Teardrop’ Emerson, guitarist with The Brian Jonestown Massacre, was the victim of a knife attack at a gig in London last Wednesday (16 July).Some media outlets claim Emerson was stabbed in the stomach after the band’s show at Forum club in Kentish Town with Anton Newcombe, singer and only original member of The BJM remaining, being arrested in connection to the assault. One website went as far to say that Emerson was ‘stabbed to death’.
While it is not untrue that Emerson did seek hospital attention for cuts to his arm and stomach, events have been blown out of proportion with more than a cheeky dash of creative journalism added for effect.
To rid of such messy rumours, Division Promotions, the company in charge of The BJM’s PR, have published what they insist are the facts.
