Ellen and the Escapades – Of All The Times EP
The Mumford comparison is one they don’t mind. That’s a shame as Ellen and The Escapades offers the genuine promise of being a fantastic band. Continue reading
Album Reviews
Kort – Invariable Heartache
“Kort” is Lambchop front-man Kurt Wagner and country singer Cortney Tidwell. Invariable Heartache sees them celebrating the record label Chart. Continue reading
The Robot Heart – Dust EP
From the beautiful arranged harmonies on opener ‘Raining Stones’ to the heartbeat rhythms of standout track ‘Lost In Stereo’ it’s clear this is no ordinary act. Continue reading
Cygnets – Bleak Anthems
It is the second half where the album really takes off. From ‘Let’s Make A Video’ onwards the synths take a back seat and the band really benefit from it. Continue reading
The Walkmen – Lisbon
With Lisbon US band The Walkmen have delivered a perfect follow up to their last album You and Me, which topped our Top Ten Albums list for 2008. Continue reading
Blue Water White Death
This collaboration between Xiu Xiu’s Jamie Stewart and Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg got a roasting from Pitchfork, so what did we make of it? Continue reading
Belle and Sebastian – Write About Love
The polished edge producer Tony Hoffer gave them on Life Pursuit remains, but there are similarities with earlier work as well. Its not just pop hit after hit. Continue reading
Darren Hayman & The Secondary Modern – Essex Arms
Essex Arms is Darren Hayman’s follow up to Neon Filler’s number 1 album of 2009. Continue reading
Shout Out Louds – Work
Workmanlike third album from Swedish act Shout Out Louds has some great singles but not much else. Continue reading
Bustin’ Out 1983: New Wave To New Beat
Future Noise Music’s Year Zero post punk label is back with the third instalment of their look back at the glory days of electro-pop Continue reading