Feature Albums
Sonic Youth - The Eternal
by SuperFurry, 15th June, 2009
Sonic Youth's 16th studio release pays homage to their roots.
International News
Cat Power covers up
by cecbuzz, 3rd October, 2007
The enigmatic Cat Power has announced plans to release the long awaited sequel to her 2000 released album of cover tracks. Whilst the songs to be included on the album have yet to be announced Power has confirmed a January release date
Release
Yo La Tengo - I Am Not Afraid Of You And I Will Beat Your Ass
by SuperFurry, 14th September, 2006
It's been three years since Yo La Tengo released the dreamy full-length, Summer Sun. Will 2006's 'I Am Not Afraid Of You And I Will Beat Your Ass' match the bravado of its title? In a nutshell, yes (with bells on)
Release
Mogwai - Mr Beast
by bread man, 6th March, 2006
After releasing one of their most successful and popular albums in 2003, Mogwai return with their fifth studio album, [i]Mr Beast[/i]. Proving that they had an ear for beauty and melody on [i]Happy Songs For Happy People[/i], [i]Mr Beast[/i] takes those i
Release
Cat Power - The Greatest
by jealousgrrl, 8th February, 2006
Chan Marshall releases another long player.
Release
The Double - Loose In The Air
by grattan, 21st November, 2005
The Double drag abused lullabies out of the wild forests of New York City on their second album. Uneasily like the Bad Wolf's gentler, younger brother serenading you off to the land of nod.
Release
Stephen Malkmus - Face The Truth
by sonicglen, 26th May, 2005
King Indie cares less, sounds better.
Replay
Interpol - Turn On The Bright Lights
by virginblood, 3rd December, 2004
In a post-Strokes world, when everyone was wetting their pants over snappy songs, sharp riffs, and disheveled indie boys, Interpol quietly released their debut, Turn On The Bright Lights.
Replay
Pavement - Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain
by virginblood, 3rd December, 2004
The early 90s were a time when glam rock was dead, grunge was all the rage, and DIYers were championed. No one wanted to hear two-minute guitar solos played by overzealous music virtuosos. People wanted easy, uncomplicated, uplifting music to go to the s
Release
Pretty Girls Make Graves - Good Health
by Anton, 12th November, 2004
Pretty Girls Make Graves' first album is reissued, adding on four tracks from a previously obscure EP. And guess what? The shit rocks out.
Release
Interpol - Antics
by Slanted, 19th October, 2004
Interpol's much anticipated second album is a driving statement of stately splendour and resignation. Yep, they're still overcast and cheerless, but there's plenty of sparkle and life in Antics. A celebration of focused and inspired band chemistry, and on
Release
Mission Of Burma - On Off On
by Anton, 2nd June, 2004
Mission Of Burma have nothing to do with Burmese cats but plenty to do with post-punk rock.
News
Cat Power Slinks In...
by demonika, 14th May, 2004
Chan Marshall, also known as Cat Power slinks into the country for some intimate solo performances.
Release
Seachange - Lay Of The Land
by Slanted, 15th March, 2004
UK band from Nottingham, sign to Matador and release a brooding album full of violin-driven indie rock, noisy guitars, and dark tales of love, murder and alienation in the English countryside. All up, a promising debut.
Release
Guided By Voices - The Best of Jill Hives
by francis, 26th February, 2004
Return to melancholy "Hunting Knife" form for perennial indy almost-weres.
