Sometimes a promo drops through the mailbox that makes me realize the privileged position I hold as a music journalist of sorts. Today was such a day. I have loved James for longer than I care to remember, well 1983 to be honest. I first saw them live supporting The Smiths and I was blown away [...]

The Modfather is set to release a new album entitled Wake Up The Nation. The first samples I have heard are these two remixes. I was not sure what to make of the Zinc Remix of the title track – on a first play it seemed a little out of place. However the more I have [...]

Just a quick post today! MGMT have announced the UK release date for new album Congratulations, dropping April 12th.
As the first teaser from the new album the band are giving away a free mp3 of new track ‘Flash Delirium’ at www.whoismgmt.com. Or if you don’t fancy heading over to the site – which is pretty [...]

This glorious slice of dreamy, ambient shoegaze has been in my stereo for the last three weeks. At times it reminds me of both Mercury Rev and My Bloody Valentine in equal measure.

Following on from the 2008 mini-album release Ahead Of The Rain, this London trio have come up trumps with this debut long player. Tracks like “A [...]

For some of you this may seem a little mainstream and radio friendly compared with a lot of my usual leftfield choices. There is one thing that nobody can deny about Sarah, and that’s the fact that she has a fantastic vocal delivery.

In any case, my days of trying to be Mr. Cool Guy have [...]

I last caught up with White Rose Movement back in November, when they started streaming new single ‘Helsinki’ on their Myspace. At the time it was just a demo, but since then has been given the old spit and polish. It’s the same basic structure, just turned up a bit. I’m told we should be [...]

I don’t know if the week is going slow or fast for you, but I’d be willing to bet you’re up for new music either way. Since we here at BIYL are all about exemplary readership service, I made a mini mix to help welcome another Wednesday into your life.
MP3: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club [...]