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Sebastien Tellier + Lykke Li • Scala • 4.28.08

There was no shortage of great shows in London last Monday, but without a doubt the hottest ticket in town belonged to Sebastien Tellier’s sold-out performance at the Scala, featuring support from none other than shit-hot industry darling Lykke Li. … Weiterlesen

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Late of the Pier: “Space and the Woods”

Upon the original release of “Space and the Woods” as Late of the Pier’s debut single in early 2007, I passed it off as nothing more than a directionless mess from a band making a last-ditch effort to throw their … Weiterlesen

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First Look: Marina & The Diamonds

Female singer-songwriters had a banner year in 2007, with figureheads in this post-Lily-Allen-or-whatever movement like Kate Nash and Laura Marling killing it with major label deals, sold out tours, critically acclaimed releases and all kinds of other next-level shit. 2008 … Weiterlesen

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Guillemots: “Get Over It”

In the weeks leading up to the unveiling of Guillemots’ new single, buzz around the industry was that the band had penned the perfect pop song. And guess what, they done did it. To quote a breathless Zane Lowe after … Weiterlesen

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Best of 2007: The Albums

I didn’t really do the whole Best Albums thing last year because, to be honest, there wasn’t that much I got excited about in the LP format outside of that brilliant Guillemots debut and those TV On The Radio and … Weiterlesen

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Still In Control: A LIST FULL OF LISTS!

Because of the upcoming years’ rash of cancelled awards ceremonies, I will offer nominees and winners in each category. Enjoy it? BEST CONCERT OF 2007 Sonic Youth @ McCarren Pool – July 28 Beastie Boys @ Central Park – August … Weiterlesen

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Artist Profile: The Dodos

The Dodos have been kicking around for a good minute now, having self-released an EP and issued debut album Beware of the Maniacs in 2006, but they’re about to get a lot more familiar with an incredible debut single on … Weiterlesen

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Artist Profile: frYars

The XL Recordings office in Notting Hill is a pretty cool place. Entering through the front door, you’re confronted by nearly 20 years of XL memorabilia plastered wall to wall. There’s Adele’s iPhone Fund jar sitting next to the door, … Weiterlesen

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Girl Talk, Live @ Chop Suey (Seattle), 01.27.07

It’s been ages since I’ve been motivated to post a live set, but this is some seriously hot shit. Anyone who’s seen Girl Talk in 2007 knows that his live shows are completely off the chains, thanks in large part … Weiterlesen

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Wombats: A Guide To Love, Loss & Desperation

Chistmas has come early again this year in the form of the Wombats long-awaited debut album, A Guide To Love Loss & Desperation. Nearly a year after my initial love affair with the band, they’d begun to slip off my … Weiterlesen

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