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Did you ever used an oscilloscope in school? You must have done. Even my school had one. They got me to blow the trumpet in front of the whole class to demonstrate how it works. Canadians Born Ruffians have taken the use of this sonic instrument to new levels in their video for 'What To Say'.»
Noisy Leeds lot Pulled Apart By Horses have some very special news. They've signed a record deal with Transgressive Records, home to Johnny Flynn, Foals, Graham Coxon and some notable others over the years. You may have had a slight inkling this news was on its way, given their Live At Leeds Downloads were available through the Transgressive website, including one from us, which you can get [here]. »
Mr Rodney Smith, also known as Roots Manuva has been away for a while, his last full-length record, Slime & Reason, came out nearly two years ago now. In between now and then he's been doing various things, like teaming up with The Maccabees for a track that wasn't perhaps as good as we all might have hoped. »
The Haitian earthquake may seem like a while ago now, but the effects are obviously still ongoing. And Regina Spektor is one such artist recognising this fact as she is releasing a single for charity today, Tuesday April 27 (via TwentyFourBit).»
OK, so it may not be the extensive tour you were hoping for - my flatmate exclaimed "Eastbourne!" when I told him - but Beirut have confirmed two dates in this country and one in Ireland for later this year, presumably to coincide with their festival dates around the isle.»
Are you getting at all fed up with National Public Radio streaming all of these potentially fantastic albums before their release dates? Surely not. And indeed why would you be? It'd be faintly ludicrous, really. »
Viola-wielding wunderkind (of sorts) Anni Rossi has already released an EP and a fullish-length record through that marvellous label 4AD. We were told that her new record, on the same label, will be coming out this year, but there has been little update on progress since that initial announcement.»
Brooklyn trio School Of Seven Bells have announced the release date and title of their forthcoming second record, the follow-up to 2008's Alpimisms, a record which we liked very, very much. So, needless to say that we've got high hopes. Please don't disappoint (via OneThirtyBPM).»
As you will have noticed, BBC 6Music has been earmarked for closure by that Strategic Review thing that came out a couple of months ago. Well, there has been plenty of campaigning in the mean time, including several gigs in various places and Adam 'Count Buckules' Buxton challenging (jovially) Director General Mark 'Thommo' Thompson to a fistfight. »
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Earlier this week (on Tuesday night, to be precise) the returning Band of Horses performed on the BBC Network's Later...Live, With Jools Holland along with a few other acts like Kate Nash, Plan B and some other people of less or more prominence. You can view that on iPlayer, but that's not what you're here for. »
A rough amalgamation of the festival line-up additions from the past seven days or thereabouts.»
Last week Stereogum 'premiered' or 'hosted' a download from the new Gayngs record, entitled Relayted. That track was 'Faded High' but fortunately for us and you the people at their label, Jagjaguwar, have made this available for everyone.»
It appears that Joanna Newsom will be appearing on The Roots' new record, How I Got Over, in one form or another. That is, according to the hip-hop group's drummer ?uestlove, who revealed so on his Twitter page yesterday. »
The forty-third instalment of 'This Week On DiS as a playlist' through the medium of Spotify. As you can see, this week features Hot Chip, Mystery Jets, Kate Nash, Harvey Milk, worriedaboutsatan, We Have Band and plenty more»
Leeds electronica-cum-post-rock duo worriedaboutsatan last month embarked on their maiden European tour voyage with Her Name Is Calla, but not before wowing their fellow countrymen and women with some UK-based shows beforehand, including one very special show in their hometown.»
It was recently confirmed that the legendary Optimo would end their residency at Glasgow's Sub Club, after a whole thirteen years of prosperity for JD Twitch and JG Wilkes. Sad news in some regards. There was also a poll undertaken of Optimo fans and today they've revealed the Top 250 tracks, via their blog.»
To many, Adam Goldberg is a familiar face. Just not that familiar that I could name many, or any, of the films he's been in or indeed directed. Nevertheless, he has a nice face, now full of facial hair. »
Following fresh on the heels of their new track 'Flash A Hungry Smile' (you do wonder how these campaigns work, eh) Mystery Jets have confirmed a couple more details about their forthcoming third full-length, including the release date (which was rumoured, anyway) and that all-important tracklisting. Wonderful stuff.»
Back at the beginning of March we found out that the Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse collaboration that is Dark Night Of The Soul was to get an official release date. This was after many episodes of legal wrangling and bargaining following an earlier dispute which prevented its official release, through EMI. »
Texans Voxtrot will be ending their existence as a musical entity. Sadness. But that's not before one last farewell/hurrah tour which will take place throughout May and June in various places in America, but unfortunately and unsurprisingly nothing on these shores. »
If now whenever you listen to The xx you just can't do anything but think of putting an X on the ballot paper (very clever, BBC) then you've probably seen or heard that BBC Election 2010 advert with all the smoke and everything. Have to say it's devaluing the song a little bit, for me. »
Was album opener 'Here To Fall' your favourite 'cut' from Yo La Tengo's most recent long player Popular Songs? If it was you are in for a right proper treat. Potentially. The track will be remixed by such luminaries as RJD2, Pete Rock and masters of a remix or two themselves De La Soul, who have now collaborated with approximately 78% of artists and bands currently still active. Impressive stuff. This remix EP will be released in early June, sometime. »
The new record from Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti is out in June, but you knew that already. The news this time round is that the tracklisting has been unveiled (to those who didn't previously know what it was) and perhaps more importantly a UKish tour-ish has also been revealed. It'll take place around the release of the record, which is handy. »
We've been hearing an awful lot about Yuck in the last few weeks or so through a variety of different mediums, including on our own boards. So we decided to seek them out and yeah, they're pretty good. »
Last month we told you about Wichita's tenth birthday celebrations and extended our congratulations on this landmark. There were a few shows announced around the country then, but details about shows in the nation's capital weren't then confirmed.»
Band of Horses are giving away yet another track from their forthcoming Long Player, Infinite Arms. The last slice of that record which they gave away was 'Laredo', which you can read about here. »
Icelandic (oh, how topical) neo-classical maestro Ólafur Arnalds releases a new record on May 10, entitled ...and They Have Escaped The Weight Of Darkness. That comes out through Erased Tapes. What is being offered to you now, however, is a free track from the album, called 'Þú ert sólin'. No, I have no idea how to pronounce it either, but it's a beautiful thing. »
Canadian collective Broken Social Scene have announced details of a bonus 'EP', as a reward for those who pre-order their new album, Forgiveness Rock Record, which comes out on May 3 in the UK via City Slang. »
As made in an announcement back in March the line-up for our stage at Leicester's Summer Sundae Weekender. So far we've had The Futureheads, Los Campesinos!, Frightened Rabbit and Errors. Not a bad start at all.»
