A band who I was meant to see at The Great Escape but didn't and whose London shows clashed - can't remember why / who with but listening back to them and their new 7" single Sun Was High (So Was I) (Out in the UK this week from here) I am regretting it - especially with currently no UK dates annouced.
You can as of today Pre-Order the Best Coast debut album Crazy For You here. On various different formals and deals - surely one that fits you - or a signed copy from UK based recordstore.
It doesn't feature any of the past couple of singles or anything from the five track EP Where the Boys are - so fingers crossed for plenty of new awesome material full of the signature crunching guitars and fuzzy vocals.
7. We Are Scientists
Where? Other Stage - Sunday 17:30
Why? The funniest pop stars in the business today - expect fantastic banter in between catchy two minute songs. Highlights will include After Hours, The Great Escape and hopefully a burst of Goal England!
Buy? Their first album is probably their best. With Love and Squalor is generally most consistent material they have done but with singles such as After Hours and Rules Don't Stop on their more recent albums (their third album Barbara came out a few weeks ago) you are on a winner either way.
Preview? There's an old recording to find here. Hopefully more to follow soon too.
More? www.wearescientists.com/ / www.myspace.com/wearescientists
Watch? This...
8. These New Puritans
Where? John Peel Stage - Sunday - 14:00
Why? Hidden, their second album is another contender for album of the year so far and We Want War is nothing short of a masterpiece.
Buy? Hidden is a 100% must have and if you like that try Beat Pyramid TNPS debut LP which is also great, if not quite on par with their second.
Preview? A short support slot and a BBC Session can be found here.
More? www.myspace.com/thesenewpuritans / www.thesenewpuritans.com/
Watch? I told you it was a bit good...
9. Fanfarlo
Where? Queens Head - Friday 19:00
Why? Reservior was one of my favourite albums of 2009. Fantastic throughout and no weak tracks.
Buy? Well, as I just said that there aren't any weak tracks on their album, the whole of Reservoir will be a good start!
Preview? There's an old recording to be found here.
More? www.myspace.com/fanfarlo / www.fanfarlo.com/
Watch? Here's a vid for one of the fantastic singles off the album...
10. The Joy Formidable
Where? Other Stage - Sunday
Why? Hmmm, if you've read this blog for a while you'll know why... If not, because they are the best live act about today and their material is fucking fantastic - that enough? Thought so.
Buy? A Balloon Called Moaning, First You Have To Get Mad, Popinjay and Download Greyhounds In The Slips - basically anything TJF put their name too.
Preview? Well I've posted a few things on this site Before! Seriously, search here for 30 odd shows, plenty of sessions and enough material to fall in love...
More? www.myspace.com/thejoyformidable / www.thejoyformidable.com/
Watch? This is a promo showing in cinemas for Kopparberg.
I was very impressed by Veronica Falls when I saw them at Koko, all of their songs released so far are great, ... Graveyard probably my favourite, I'm hoping for big things and new releases in the not too distant future.
Here's the new single's video: Beachy Head ... Buy it here...
It seems some six weeks after The Great Escape I'm finally passing on some recommendations. Another band I caught for the first time were Let's Buy Happiness - they have good songs and I was impressed with their performance, even more so as it was opening up on the Thursday night after a long drive down that day.
They open the John Peel stage at Glastonbury on Saturday I think, and I'll be watching that one for sure.
I saw these boys and girl at The Great Escape and in all honesty I didn't know what to make - maybe it was the venue which was beyond shite - a huge pillar right in from of the stage doesn't make a good venue in my eyes...
Quite obscure for some reason they have no myspace etc.
They released their debut EP this week, Celebrate This Place - here it is from rough trade
You can listen to a song off it below and a nice video too. Islet - Iris by morrisday
