The Hampdens make insanely catchy, melodic tracks perfect for a lazy, sunny, Saturday afternoon. Others obviously agree, as such enviable contributors to the new album include Victor Van Vugt (has also worked with Beth Orton, PJ Harvey, Nick Cave) and Matt Lovel (Eskimo Joe, Silverchair). Although they are perfect for a Saturday afternoon, they would also be well suited to a chilled Thursday night – put this one in your diaries. – KB
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ShameSteve McQueen’s beautifully crafted drama recalls Drive, and not just for transforming Manhattan into the same gritty, jaded demimonde as...
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The RooseveltThe Roosevelt may have had a certain heyday, but its 2012 reinvention is a pretty slick operation. It’s classic in look, but there are...
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Happy New Year / Nite Fields split 7″ ...The first release for Brisbane-based Lost Race Records comes in the form of a split 7”, featuring the dream-pop of Nite Fields and the more...
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The Iron LadyWhat better traditional holiday entertainment than a rollicking English pantomime? This political fairytale is seasonably hilarious, and ultra-conservative...