Stereolab release new album ‘Not Music’

Over the Summer of 2007 Stereolab reconvened at Instant Zero, their studio in Bordeaux to record 32 luminous new songs which would become two distinct albums – 2008’s Chemical Chords and their new release, Not Music, out 16th November.

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Batty Bass 05: Mama – Renegade (Inc. Jay Haze Rmx)

As we continue to take over the sound waves and tear up the system, we’re very proud to present Batty Bass 05. After sharing the stage on previous BB releases, #5 sees Mama where she well and … Read More

LOL Boys – 123

When I first saw the name LOL BOYS, my first thoughts were that they were going to be another generic indie band. I was very wrong. There sound is hard to pin point and it is impossible to categorise … Read More

Lostboy! AKA Jim Kerr – She Fell In Love With Silence

The lack of drums at the start of She Fell In Love With Silence (by Lostboy! AKA Jim Kerr) initially confused me. I figured that with the driving percussive bassline, slightly distorted guitar and synthpop-esque pads, the drums were … Read More

Charlene Soraia – When We Were 5

Within a place of vivid imagination and idiosyncrasy lies Charlene Soraia’s debut single When we were 5. The song takes its listeners on a melodic journey, continually altering itself and introducing new components. The hushed opening bars develop into … Read More

Blood Red Shoes – Heartsink

Blood Red Shoes new single Heartsink initial riff reminds me of early Ash, with their sharp guitars and angry yet refreshing and “happy” vocals. It is undeniably catchy, with grungy guitar riffs and amazing drums guiding the indie crow … Read More

The Blue Eyed Shark Experiment – The Fluffer

Taking the nickname from a female friend due to the colour of her eyes and his friends calling him a ‘shark’, the ‘experiment’ part of the name refers to the album, from its inception to delivery and BES’s (Blue … Read More

Little Fish – Baffled And Beat

In 2010, if you want to get the attention of the media, please fill your tunes of synthesized beats, or even better, folk off as a psyched-freak, hailing the atmosphere of places where you’ve never been, unless, well… unless … Read More

Mt. Desolation Unveil Album & Tour Details

Those who have visited Dublin will know that sipping Guinness by a fire in a nice old pub while it’s chucking it down outside is one of life’s great pleasures. It’s also, as you can probably imagine, the perfect … Read More

Maps & Atlases ‘Perch Patchwork’ + UK Dates Announced for October

Though their history lies in the sweaty basement shows of Chicago’s rich underground scene, Maps & Atlases’ debut album, ‘Perch Patchwork’ presents a confident, complex take on pop music. Marking FatCat’s 100th album release, ‘Perch Patchwork’ is … Read More