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AlbumsEl-P – We are all going to burn in hell megamixxx3
El-P’s first major release since the untimely collapse of Definitive Jux is deceptively labelled as the third in a series of mixtapes, although El-P is... Read more »| 30 Jul 2010 -
AlbumsGol – Roots
World jazz with electronica infusions would be the best way to describe Gol, an Edinburgh based band who can be caught at this year's Jazz and Blues festival... Read more »| 30 Jul 2010 -
AlbumsEverything Everything – Man Alive
However much we hacks like to moan about the self-fulfilling prophecy of BBC’s Sound Of... poll, the fact remains that wherever a band land on the list... Read more »| 30 Jul 2010 -
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Minus the Bear – Omni
Over the years since their inception, Minus the Bear, love ‘em or hate ‘em, have always been an interesting band. From toss-away early song title... Read more »| 30 Jul 2010 -
AlbumsDeflore – 2 Degrees of Separation
Industrial, electronic, metal – whatever the hell this record is – it’s a soulless journey that never revs the engine, let alone puts the f... Read more »| 29 Jul 2010 -
AlbumsCaitlin Rose – Own Side Now
Having released her debut EP Dead Flowers at the beginning of the year to a string of encouraging but formulaic reviews (most likened her voice to whiskey, b... Read more »| 29 Jul 2010
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Leif Vollebekk – Inland
On Inland, Leif Vollebekk aimed for 'Hank Williams meets Sigur Rós'. Surprisingly, the results reflect the aim, with the influence of both (just about... Read more »| 29 Jul 2010 -
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Calamateur – Each Dirty Letter
A breezy collection of no thrills pop from prolific singer-songwriter Andrew Howie aka Calamateur. Blending folk and rock is not unfamiliar territory –... Read more »| 29 Jul 2010 -
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The Qemists – Spirit in the System
In seeking to describe the second Qemists record to their potential audience, it is unlikely that many would be put off by any claim that it "lacks subtlety"... Read more »| 28 Jul 2010 -
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James Blackshaw – All Is Falling
Drawing influences from classical, Indian and minimalist music amongst others, All Is Falling sees virtuosic guitar player-composer James Blackshaw delve fur... Read more »| 28 Jul 2010 -
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PVT – Church With No Magic
Losing a couple of vowels since their last album has been a purely legal move for the Australian electro rock trio formerly known as Pivot, yet it’s ex... Read more »| 27 Jul 2010 -
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Sky Larkin – Kaleide
Sky Larkin’s debut album, The Golden Spike, was such an appetising slice of alt-rock that the prospect of a second helping is nothing short of mouthwat... Read more »| 27 Jul 2010 -
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Klaxons – Surfing The Void
How to follow up a genre-defining, Mercury Prize-winning debut LP? Well, in the eyes of the prototype nu-ravers it seems to involve spending three years list... Read more »| 27 Jul 2010 -
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Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin – Let It Sway
In the clogged-up world of potential Shins-esque, indie-crossover bands, a daft name will at least get you noticed. Crisp, summery upbeat tunes won’t g... Read more »| 27 Jul 2010 -
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Sleigh Bells – Treats
Another day, another buzz band. Sleigh Bells’ demos have been tickling the blogosphere’s fancy over the past six months and with the release of d... Read more »| 27 Jul 2010