Music, What we're listening to
LIke a more interesting version of Feist, a sincerer version of Florence and a more believable version of Enya, with smatterings of both Joni Mitchell and Bat for Lashes, Glasser – otherwise known as Cameron Mesirow – releases her debut album ‘Ring’ this month. Here’s the skinny on what to expect. (more…)
September 1st, 2010
When we dragged our tired and ragged selves down to a “secret” gig held in Soho institution Madame JoJo’s earlier this week we didn’t know, nor much care, what to expect from the headline act, Gold Panda. (more…)
August 26th, 2010
Style, What we're listening to
How to describe Still Corners? If ever there was an album that should be listened to out at sea, it’s this. Like a siren slowly dragging you under, the hazy, fuzzy, languorously expansive sound offers the ultimate lesson in summertime shoe-gazing. (more…)
August 10th, 2010
New York electric guitar wielders Ratatat first careered onto the scene back in 2001 under the moniker “Cherry”. The title was quickly transfered to the header of Ratatat’s best track to date, the swollen melodies of which quickly had us enwrapped. Following a few wintry years, Ratatat this month release their latest album, ‘LP4′. (more…)
August 3rd, 2010
Film, Music, What we're listening to
Hot on the neon heels of the new trailer for Tron: Legacy is this atmospheric sampler of the accompanying score – composed by none other than Gallic road safety enthusiasts, Daft Punk.
If the duo’s signature blend of underwater bass, metronomic guitar riffs and ethereal synth aren’t enough to transport you back to the halcyon days of French house, watching the finished 3D film at the BFI Imax – with its 11,600-watt digital sound system – should do the trick. Glow sticks optional. Out on 17 December
August 2nd, 2010
Music, Video clips, What we're listening to
The musical landscape has changed dramatically in the three years since Klaxons tore indie-dance a new one with their brand of hedonistic neon electronica. Now they have the chance to prove it wasn’t just a case of right place right time with their sophomore album Surfing the Void. (more…)
July 28th, 2010
Entertainment, Music, What we're listening to
It’s not often we’re utterly blown away by a brand new artist, particularly when his only tangible offering is a single demo on his Myspace page. A 21-year-old from Ravenscourt Park with the likes of Polydor hot on his heels, Jai Paul is almost duty-bound to make it big – and it’s all thanks to his soaring inaugural track, “BTSTU”. (more…)
July 23rd, 2010
Style, What we're listening to
Converse has long been cool kids’ footwear brand of choice, so it comes as little surprise that the brand have made the move into music management. (more…)
July 20th, 2010
