Veronica Falls are back. Although it’s less than six months since their debut album was released, the band have already got a new song for us as they returned this week with ‘My Heart Beats’. They’ve wasted no time at…
News | Admiral Fallow announce huge tour to support new album
Admiral Fallow have announced plans for a mammoth UK tour as they prepare to release the follow-up to their outstanding debut album Boots Met My Face. The Scottish collective will hit the road in late April and keep on going…
Album | Sharon Van Etten – Tramp
Much like St. Vincent prior to the release of her 2011 album Strange Mercy, Sharon Van Etten’s music has seemed to linger on the periphery of reaching a deservedly larger audience. This is despite her two previous albums, 2009’s Because…
Album | The Twilight Sad – No One Can Ever Know
There has never been a worse time for an ‘80s synth-pop album to come out than now. Even the ‘80s. As Simon Reynolds’ derisive term (and book) “Retromania” gets bandied about more and more, so too does the popularity of…
News | New Single from Jamie N Commons
Following the grand success of his debut release; “The Baron” EP back in October 2011, the 22 year old Jamie N Commons gained a much deserved place on the BBC’s SOund of 2012 poll at the beginning of this year.…
Playlist | Brian’s Mixtape #46: the Return of the Owl
Our pompous old playlist-making owl Brian is back. With some bombastic pose, dubious claims about his whereabouts in the past year and a playlist of 2011’s gems. How we’ve missed the silly thing.