Preview: Ja Ja Ja
London’s best Nordic music extravaganza may have sadly dropped in regularity, but it hasn’t dropped in quality. The September edition features Phantom and The White Album, but headliner Sandra Kolstad is a wonder to behold. Head up to The Lexington on Thursday and see what the fuss is about.
25 Sep 2012
Shiny Darkly & Thee Attacks in London
Two of Copenhagen’s most touted rock ‘n’ roll exports hit London tomorrow night for a one-off free show at iconic hipster dive The Old Blue Last. Shiny Darkly bring sharp guitar lines with a primal energy that relates back to Suicide and Joy Division as much as Savages and Horrors; Thee Attacks keep it firmly old school with a macho, showy take on garage-rock.
24 Sep 2012
Snipe Likes: Capsule by Menomena
Capsule is taken from the Portland duo’s soon to be released fifth album Moms, out September 18 on Barsuk Records. Is it about erectile dysfunction? Sample lyric: ‘Tiny muscle, work your magic now the party’s done, it’s a long haul, you can do it, you’re a natural’. Regardless, it’s loud, scuzzy and terrific. They play ATP in December and Cargo November 26.
24 Sep 2012
Snipe Likes: Diana by Shiny Darkly
More joyful noise from the Mary Chain loving Danes, taken from the Shiny DarklyEP, out now on Crunchy Frog
21 Sep 2012
Dirty Projectors - About To Die
The standout track from The Dirty Projectors‘ ambitious new album Swing Lo Magellan gets a single release this November, backed with three unreleased tracks. See them play live at The Roundhouse on October 17th.
20 Sep 2012
Wave Machines - Ill Fit
Liverpool’s Wave Machines are back with an on-trend R&B influenced pop number that sidles up alongside you on the dancefloor and starts noodling around like a tipsy Kevin Barnes. See if that’s what happens at their Shacklewell Arms gig on October 23rd.
19 Sep 2012
Snipe Likes: Sweet Silence by Barbara Morgenstern
Title track from the Berlin electronic pioneer’s recently released seventh album, available through bespoke German labelMonika.
14 Sep 2012
Meursault - A Mother's Arms
Here’s an unusually post-rock inflected song from cult Scottish indie-heroes Meursault. But down-tempo or not, frontman Neil Pennycook’s impassioned voice never fails to make the hairs on the back of one’s neck stand on end. This is the b-side of forthcoming single A Dull Spark, which is released on Song, By Toad on September 24th.
13 Sep 2012
Snipe Likes: Chad Valley
We’re all rather looking forward to the debut album from futuristic pop crooner Chad Valley aren’t we? The Jonquil man releases Young Hunger on November 18 via Cascine/Loose Lips. Stream Fall 4 U, featuring Cameron Mesirow of Glasser, below. Additional guests on the LP include slick LA hipster/novelist Twin Shadow and former tour mates Active Child.
13 Sep 2012
Free Gonzales "Solo Piano" show tonight
Ahead of his sold-out Barbican performance on October 20th, Chilly Gonzales does a free set of compositions from his “Solo Piano II” album tonight at Rough Trade East. Come and hear the multi-talented former electro-clash rapper tinkle the ivories from 6.30pm – it’s evocative, airy stuff, perfect for the tail end of the summer. Get down early, or expect a queue.
07 Sep 2012
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