Future of the Left – The Plot Against Common Sense
‘This song is dedicated to the merchandise manufacturers who made it possible, with their hard work, talent, application and love of tote bags.’ So ends Sheena Is a T-Shirt Salesman, the first song… Read More
Scissor Sisters – Magic Hour
Firstly, don’t ask me what is going on with that artwork. I don’t have a clue, but some things can definitely be said about it: it’s striking, and will divide opinion, much… Read More
Sigur Rós – Valtari
It’s been four years since Sigur Rós last released an album and four years since the band announced they would be taking an indefinite hiatus. Although the band have been relatively quiet… Read More
Shoes and Socks Off – Miles of Mad Water
In a rough form, the latest album from Toby Hayes, the former Meet Me in St. Louis frontman, and sometime bass player for Shield Your Eyes, has been done for a while.… Read More
Liars – WIXIW
Angus Andrew, when speaking about the new Liars [Facebook/Website] record last month, admitted, ‘I don’t think I’ve been this scared of a record we made since Drum’s Not Dead.’ I’ll be honest:… Read More
Fixers – We’ll Be the Moon
It would have been horribly cruel if We’ll Be the Moon had fallen short of expectations, not to mention extremely ironic. With its title, and the album’s cosmic sound, the Oxford group,… Read More
Carousel – Let’s Go Home
It’s always surprising when one stumbles upon a great band out of nowhere, but in the case of Brooklynites Carousel [Website/Facebook] – again with the Brooklynites! They seem to be responsible for… Read More
Alt-J – An Awesome Wave
Ever since I first wrapped my ears around their demos last summer, I have had a hard time guarding my excitement about Alt-J (facebook/twitter) as we have come closer and closer to… Read More
