Toronto based, Octoberman will be touring Europe and the UK in May to promote their latest album Fortresses, released on White Whale Records on 3rd May. Fortresses is Marc Morrissette and his band’s most cohesive and adventurous album to date and marks Morrissette’s most thematically unified work as a wordsmith. Examining a variety of relationships, … Read more
“Annabel Alpers, a uniquely engaging oddity who captures NZ’s sense of space and seclusion. A real treasure.” Mojo **** “… a kind of lo-fi, one woman version of Animal Collective…” Q *** “…the record is a nebulous dream-like beast which demands that you completely submit to the delicate complexities within and become as enthralled as … Read more
Xiu Xiu’s world tour in support of their new, forthcoming record, Dear God, I Hate Myself, will kick off on February 20th 2010 in Dublin, Ireland. Dear God, I Hate Myself is out February 15th on Kill Rock Stars. UK Tour Dates: Saturday 20th February – Dublin, Whelans Sunday 21st February – Glasgow, Nice ‘n’ … Read more
“This alternative group, fronted by the charismatic and gifted Tim Baker, is destined for greatness…” Stuart McLean, CBC Vinyl Cafe “Newfoundland’s Hey Rosetta!, have established themselves as one of the most exciting indie rock bands…” ChartAttack Hey Rosetta! is a six-piece Canadian band from St. John’s, Newfoundland. Known for their energised live shows, the band … Read more
“…a deep appreciation of the best, most exhilarating traditions of rock’n’roll.” Uncut **** Drowning pop compositions in jittery poly-rhythms is indie rock’s move du jour, but The Shaky Hands aren’t trendy; they make fine-boned, classic rock’n’roll in the Strokes’ vein.” Pitchfork “Prodded by clattering drums and scraping guitars, frontman Nick Delffs often sounds desperate, … Read more
Casiotone for the Painfully Alone were guests of Stephen Merchant on his BBC 6 Music show on Sunday afternoon. Stephen spoke to Owen about his new album, influences, and current tour. Owen and his band played some live tracks in the hub before setting off for the first of two sold-out shows at London’s Luminaire. … Read more
Alasdair Roberts, one of Scotland’s best young singers and songwriters, will be playing some shows in May (and June) from his new album, Spoils, released 27th April on Drag City. Spoils ingratiates new compositions in a deeply personal manner with the world of traditional music, that has sunk beyond the horizon for too many of … Read more
“…an inspired bricolage of folk, blues, gospel, psych pop, garage punk, hip hop, electronica and chain-gang chants…” Uncut **** “…this one-man experimental collection bewitches and beguiles on repeated listen.” Mojo *** “…gloriously deranged trash-can blues.” Time Out **** “David Adamson once again combines obtuse sampling and production techniques with an astute songwriting … Read more