The return of The Strokes

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Five years since their last album, the Strokes are set to return with their fourth album Angles on March 21 (22 if you live in the US).

As of yesterday, they have made one track ‘Under Cover Of Darkness’ available to download for free and you can do it from their website here. Having played this several times today,

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ompliment) it might even be ‘Last Nite’ part 2. It will be released as a special 7″ in time for Record Store day in April.

Debate rages on about the merits of their previous albums…and indeed the merits of some of the solo releases in the last five years. Worry no more. On this evidence, the Strokes might well have discovered what made them good in the first place.

The tracklisting for Angles is as follows:

1. Machu Picchu
2. Under Cover of Darkness
3. Two Kinds of Happiness
4. You’re So Right
5. Taken For A Fool
6. Games
7. Call Me Back
8. Gratisfaction
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10. Life Is Simple In The Moonlight

Presenting…Damn Vandals

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The Damn Vandals quietly announced themselves in my inbox, and yet suddenly they had my attention drawn upon them.

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Chris Christianson III (Drums). There’s a ‘surf guitar sound’ underlying there that marks them out from so many other bands; a suggestion that this band are not just another indie guitar band. Like a great singles, ‘This Amazing’ doesn’t mess about and has a great b-side, ‘Daddy Smokes A Cigarette.’ This is like the child of Suede’s ‘Daddy’s Speeding’ and Bowie’s ‘Rock’n’Roll Suicide.’ It may even be th

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e better tune of the two.

This has been available as a download single since November-but they’re putting it out as a 7″ later this month. If you like it go and buy it!

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This is available on their own label, Sexy Beast, and will be followed by a new single ‘Bayonet’ at the end of April.

Here’s the video for ‘Daddy Smokes A Cigarette’

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PJ Harvey – Let England Shake

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next week (the same day as Mogwai release Hardcore Will Never Die But You Will; a busy week for us aging indie kids;) )

So stream it here!

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ck has evolved from the earlier performance last year when Polly Jean played it live on TV in front of none other than Gordon Brown (yes, you did read that right). the sample of ‘Istanbul (Not Constantinople)’ has gone and is replaced by the tune slightly lower in the mix than it was here

The single ‘The Words That Maketh Murder’ is out now – here’s the video:

…and you can read my review here. She’s also going to be preseneted with this year’s Outstanding Contribution to Music award at this year’s NME Awards.

Listen to the album and let me know what you think…

17 Seconds Records update…and more so!

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Yup, one of those posts where I blow not so much my own trumpet (ahem!) as those of the artists we are privileged to work with.

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..and some of those artists that they’re playing with.

First up, if you’re thinking of heading to the Dylan Uncovered Night at the Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh, this Thursday (February 10) the very first act on will be our Chris Bradley, whose album At The Outpost was the first physical album release on 17 Seconds Records last year. The night will also feature Song, By Toad Records’ Yusuf Azak as well as Esperi, Norman Lamont, Hookers for Jesus, The Sundancer, Shock and Awe, Edinburgh School for the Deaf, Issac Brutal and the Trailer Trash Express, and

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Tribute to Venus Carmichael. Chris will be on at 7:50.

Fiction Faction released the first release of the year on the label last week with ‘Apparitions’ playing in Glasgow twice and London (their support act for the first Glasgow gig, who they then supported at their single launch the following week was Armellodie’s CD/EX (AKA Chris Devotion and the Expectations), whose debut single ‘I Need Your Touch’ is very good indeed. Fiction Faction are next playing live on March 2

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‘s Rest, Glasgow when they support Scanners. Scanners are shortly to release their new single ‘Salvation.’

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laying at Bloc in Glasgow and it’s free. Nada. So go. They will also be supporting Kid Canaveral at EDinburgh Royal Collge of Art on February 26, and two more dates further afield in March: the Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore (March 19) and Musa Art & Music Cafe, Aberdeen (March 20).

They will also be playing with the rather excellent Letters at Henry’s Cellar Bar on February 16.

Letters are about to launch a free single of which this is the rather ace ‘Double A-side’:

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Album review: Conquering Animal Sound

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Conquering Animal Sound -‘Kammerspiel.’ (Gizeh Records/Mini 50)

The first thing i would recommend about listening to this album -and i do, by the way – is to make sure that you give it your proper attention whilst listening to it. Ideally you should be doing that with any music anyway, but with this album particularly, hearing it in the background you won’t be giving it a proper chance, as witnessed by the disparaging remarks of two very different people who only over heard it. This album is onion-like; not that it writes satirical articles but in that it has many, many layers. Thus; what can sound tuning and white noise (as on ‘Wildthings’) if simply playing away on the stereo in the corner of the room makes sense when heard within the context of the album.

Conquering Animal Sound are Anneke Kampman and James Scott, who formed in Edinburgh in 2009. Kampman’s vocals remind of of Bjork’s -and I mean that as a compliment; sounding both filled with childlike wonder as well as being sage-like at the same time. Musically it’s a mixture of folk drones, artfully employed static and electronica that make up gorgeously formed op songs. If you ever thought electronic music was cold, then listen to this, one of the warmest albums I have heard in ages (oh, and I think the original ‘Dr. Who’ theme proves you wrong, by the way!)

So yes, there’s an experimental aspect, but it’s used to craft songs. At the risk of alienating the blogging community, it’s like Bjork circa Debut or Post meeting the mighty Meursault; or Joanna Newsom fronting Matmos. To these ears, this is one of the most rewarding albums I have heard this year, consistently challenging and delighting. Even if I have to work to convince those around me of it…

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Kammerspiel is released on Gizeh Records/Mini 50 on February 7.

CONQUERING ANIMAL SOUND – Kammerspiel by Gizeh

Do not adjust your set

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It’s been quiet around here these last few days. The reason for this is that Ed has been ill – nothing serious, thankfully, but he’s been off work for four days, trying to get better. He’ll be back here soon!

Mrs. 17 Seconds xx

Album review – Esben and the Witch

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Esben and the Witch -‘Violet Cries.’ (Matador)

The first word that springs to mind when describing this album is ‘goth.’ Not in a pejorative sense (this is, after all, a blog names after the second Cure album), but in terms of the way that this music’s textures evoke dark and sensual sounds. Think of the first two Cocteau Twins albums, prime Siouxsie and the Banshees, the Cranes (minus that godawful wailing)…it makes perfect sense that they’re signed to Matador, part of the family of long-established indie labels, also including 4AD and Beggars Banquet, who helped birth this sound nearly thirty years ago. Not in a revivalist sense – but rather, as a continuation.

Another word that would spring to mind when describing this album is ‘intense.’ Artistically impressive -most definitely! – but this album has taken quite a few listens to get to grips with. It may even be one of a canon of albums that would also include Nico’s Desertshore, Lou Reed’s Berlin and The Cure’s Pornography, albums that are artistically brilliant, but that you have to be in a strong state of mind to cope with. To the extent that I have wondered whether this may be an album to be appreciated and admired, rather than loved.

It certainly makes sense that ‘Marching Song’ and ‘Warpath’ have been the singles taken from this album so far, they are the tracks that are most accessible on the album, whilst retaining the spirit of Violet Cries. Album closer ‘Swans’ gives a sense of finding…if not peace, then at least,

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Violet Cries is released by Matador on January 31.

The Vaccines vs. Brother

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Look, I know it’s easy to take pot shots at the NME, but sometimes it’s just too goddamn easy. And annoying when you’re getting in touch with them about featuring bands and the first thing that comes back is info about advertising with them. the message is very clear: Advertise in us, and then we will (may) think about featuring your band.

Sometimes their tips are great, and I feel frustrated that they felt they got poorer sales when they stuck the likes of Destiny’s Child, Aphex Twin, Godspeed on the cover than some dire indie by numbers band.

There are some bands who aren’t amazingly brilliant, but I think, yeah, they have…at least, something. One of their tips for 2011 is the Vaccines. Now, I’ve heard this done many times before, but I think their singles are ok. Not ‘Omigodwhatwasthat.’ But ‘Aye, no bad.’ Post break-up Sex’ reminds me of a Ramones song…

On the other hand, tipping the likes of Brother…dear GOD! Arrogance was what killed Oasis. Remember guys, you have to be able to walk it like you talk it.

And yes, I know the cover was three weeks ago, but after consideration over the last few weeks, my attitude is that I would like to hear the Vaccines album. As for Brother…they dream of headlining Glastonbury. Give me Jay-Z any day.

In honour of Rabbie Burns

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I have made some odd decisions in life -but something I am very glad I did was to move to Scotland

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Robert Burns was Scotland’s national poet, and very much a hero still. he’s probably best known for writing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ but he also wrote many other fine numbers, including ‘My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose’ ‘A Man’s A Man For A’ That’ and the epic ‘Tam O’Shanter.’

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One thing i would love to post here -but have no knowledge of any footage in audio or video form is of Belle and Sebastian performing in Sweden singing ‘Auld Lang Syne’. In Swedish. As you do…