LISTEN: First track from the new Shearwater LP Animal Joy…

Shearwater return on February 14th with their 8th LP Animal Joy and their first on the seminal Sub Pop label. From the sound of the track Breaking the Yearlings (below) this will be their rawest, most direct effort to date. Animal Joy was produced and recorded by Danny Reisch in Austin, Texas and mixed by Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Jonsi, Frightened Rabbit) in Bridgeport, Connecticut. … Continue reading LISTEN: First track from the new Shearwater LP Animal Joy…

NEWS: Paul Weller announces details of new album Sonik Kicks…

Paul Weller is set to release his 11th solo record on March 26th next year. According to Weller’s website: Sonik Kicks reveals Paul Weller once again shaking up his palate and stirring his influences anew, mixing pop art punch with soulful communication, jazzy explorations into psychedelia and dub with razor-sharp melodies, abstract soundscapes with clear-eyed forest-folk. The first taste of the album is the track Around … Continue reading NEWS: Paul Weller announces details of new album Sonik Kicks…

NEWS: Hallelujah Picassos release compilation…

Hallelujah Picassos were one of the most original, visceral and genre mashing bands to come out of Auckland, New Zealand in the early 90s. They combined reggae, lovers rock, punk, dub, hip hop and garage rock with the end result being an overwhelming live experience. Frontman Roland Rorschach, bassist Johnnie Pain, guitarist Peter McLennan and drummer/singer Bobbylon were something of a musical history lesson for young kids growing up … Continue reading NEWS: Hallelujah Picassos release compilation…

NEWS: The Stone Roses reunite for world tour and new album…

Amazingly the news is true that The Stone Roses have announced their reunion at a cheeky and light hearted press conference. They have committed to a world tour starting at Heaton Park, Manchester June 29-30th 2012. Watch the full press conference below… “We’ll ride this until the wheels come off, like we did last time.” Continue reading NEWS: The Stone Roses reunite for world tour and new album…

NEWS: The Fall to release 29th studio album…

The Fall continue to surge along with a fairly stable line-up at the moment. The band will release Ersatz G.B via Cherry Red Records on the 14th November. It is already up on their site for pre-order. Tracklisting 1. “Cosmos 7” 2. “Taking Off” 3. “Kennedy” 4. “Mask Search” 5. “Greenway” 6. “Happy Song” 7. “Monocard” 8. “Laptop” 9. “I’ve Seen Them” 10. “Change” Continue reading NEWS: The Fall to release 29th studio album…

NEWS: Details of of Bon Iver’s new self-titled album…

For Emma, Forever Ago was a brilliant moment both musically and by the nature of its word of mouth evolution from a low key, introspective folk album to one that soundtracked bookstores and worldwide media acclaim. Justin Vernon followed it up with the Blood Bank EP featuring the mesmerising title track and some hints of where he might head with more contemporary sounds and a … Continue reading NEWS: Details of of Bon Iver’s new self-titled album…

NEWS + MP3: Boris to release 3 new albums…

Hot on the heels of their BXI collaboration with Ian Astbury, Japan’s brilliant Boris are set to release two albums on the same day – April 26th. Sargent House is a new label for Boris and they have the honour of releasing the new albums Heavy Rocks and Attention Please. They are also set to release a third New Album in Japan only which will feature new songs … Continue reading NEWS + MP3: Boris to release 3 new albums…

NEWS: Mick Harvey to release new album…

Guitarist, drummer, songwriter, ex-Bad Seed Mick Harvey is releasing a new solo album Sketches From The Book Of The Dead on April 29 via Mute/EMI. Harvey recently posted about the new album and his work on PJ Harvey’s latest Let England Shake… Having dragged myself away from the North Illawarra beaches and the Melbourne summer, I am in the Europe once more to begin presenting the show … Continue reading NEWS: Mick Harvey to release new album…

NEWS: Wild Beasts announce new album…

Wild Beasts are quick to follow up their 2009 brilliant album (and our fave of the year) Two Dancers with Smother. The record is due out May 9th via Domino was produced by Richard Formby (Spaceman 3, Mogwai). Tracklisting 01 Lion’s Share 02 Bed of Nails 03 Deeper 04 Loop the Loop 05 Plaything 06 Invisible 07 Albatross 08 Reach a Bit Further 09 Burning … Continue reading NEWS: Wild Beasts announce new album…

NEWS: New Radiohead album The King Of Limbs out this weekend!

They’ve sure sprung a surprise on us this time. With all members making vague references to recordings in progress and having no idea when it will be finished in recent interviews we suddenly get the announcement today that The King Of Limbs will be out this Saturday (19th February) with a special digital release of the album selling for £6.00 The band announced the new album – … Continue reading NEWS: New Radiohead album The King Of Limbs out this weekend!