Album Release: Maps & Atlases – Beware and Be Grateful
Chicago’s Maps & Atlases has a new album set for release April 16th on Fat Cat Records, entitled, ominously, Beware and Be Grateful. They’re playing the Garage in London on the 17th (details). Initially labelled ‘math-rock’ via their first two EPs, its lovely to hear the evolving sound of such a technically skilled group – the first track released...
First Quarter Highlights – Top…6 tracks of 2012 so far
Django Django – ‘Default‘ Their cosmic-Western electro caught most people off guard, weaving driving vintage guitar with smooth multi-part harmonies and warbling synth breakdowns – ‘Default‘ leads the charge into your subconscious electro hoe-down. Team Me – ‘With My Hands Covering Both of My Eyes I Am Too Scared To Have a Look At You...
Video: Sigur Rós – ‘Ekki Múkk’
‘Ekki Múkk’, the latest release from Sigur Rós’ forthcoming album Valtari, due out May 28.
Stream: The Bethan Elfyn Show – Ja Ja Ja Special
Have a listen to a fantastic show on Amazing Radio, featuring the best of Nordic music, with Rich Thane, editor of Ja Ja Ja music (and parent site The Line of Best Fit).
