M83 – Leeds Stylus 20th Jan I’m not a religious man, I don’t go to church and I don’t believe in a higher power, however during M83’s virtuosic performance of “We Own The Sky,” I had a spiritual awakening. As sound waves crashed against me, my note taking ceased, the aches of my body were…
The Shins – Simple Song It’s been 5 years since The Shins last album Wincing The Night Away and I think I can speak for the majority of alternative music lovers out there in saying, “they’ve been missed.” Even though I enjoyed James Mercer’s side project, Broken Bells (with Danger Mouse), the results of that…
Oxford based podcasting legend Tom Crook is back for another year here on [edit] radio, we should count ourselves lucky to have his sultry tones over another 40 minutes in the best in new and alternative music. Band “Song” [Album] Flying Burrito Brothers “Lazy Days” [Burrito Deluxe] Howler “Back Of Your Neck” [America Give Up]…
On last January’s self titled album, Cloud Nothings Dylan Baladi created an album full of catchy Lo-Fi indie rock, that was high on memorable guitar hooks but lacked a little character to really stand out. What a difference a year makes. Since November, Baladi has drip fed three cuts from his new album, Attack The…
Sleigh Bells – Born To Lose Just before Christmas, Sleigh Bells unleashed the first track from their second album Reign Of Terror and initially I felt a little disappointed. Not because the track sounded bad but because I had unfeasibly high hopes that they’d be crafting an album full of pop tracks like “Rill Rill.”…
The XX – Open Eyes The XX’s self titled debut was a nocturnal album, best listened to in the comfort of a dimly lit room at stupid o’clock at night. At first listen Open Eyes, a taster demo of their second LP, is more of the same. The recording is sparse with a whisper of…
We’re back to our regular programming this week on [edit] radio, with the ever brilliant Ben Marwood, who brings you another 40 minutes of the best in new and alternative music. Band “Song” [Album] Gregory Brothers ft. Antoine Dodson “Bed Intruder” [single] Black Keys “Lonely Boy” [El Camino] Tokyo Police Club “Party In the USA”…
Sow Mare Bitch Vixen – Fionn Regan Just before I started my Christmas vacation I watched Shane Meadows excellent TV mini series, This Is England ’88. It’s soundtrack alerted me to a new album by Fionn Regan, an artist that I had not completely forgotten, but had neglected to check for a while. Since then,…
At the beginning of December my brain entered into a contract with my ears. The deal was that at the end of a months worth of procrastination I’d have come up with a top 10 albums for the year. A month later I decided on two things, that a) 2011 was a year that lacking…
Kevin Lawson kicks off the new year here on [edit] radio with an extra special podcast containing his super cynical review of 2011. A list of the award categories below, but to find out the winners you’ll have to listen. Least Mediocre Podcast Of The Year Least Attractive, Most Record Sales Award We’re Sorry You…