The Umbrellas prep debut LP for Slumberland (stream “Pictures”), tell us about its inspira…
San Francisco janglepop band The Umbrellas release their self-titled debut album in August on Slumberland Records.
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Teenage Fanclub’s Norman Blake lists his favorite Creation Records singles
Norman Blake‘s list of Creation Records favorites includes My Bloody Valentine, Super Furry Animals, The Pastels, The Jesus and Mary Chain and more.
Bill’s Indie Basement (5/29): the week in classic indie, college rock, and more
This week in Indie Basement: reviews of new albums from Deerhoof, Sebastien Tellier and Donny Benet, plus a new compilation of Britpop obscura, and a book on 'C-86' and the UK indie scene.
The National’s Matt Berninger shares updated, 8-hour “Social Distancing Distortion” playli…
Matt Berninger's self-isolation playlist is now eight hours long, with additions from The Feelies, The Pastels, boygenius, Juvenlie, Ramones, DEVO, Maxo Kream, Dinosaur Jr., Echo & The Bunnymen, Joy Division, New Order, Hayley Heynderickx, Earl Sweatshirt, Cher, Willie Nelson, Beastie Boys,…
Susanna Hoffs, Steve Wynn, Colin Meloy, J Mascis & more pay tribute to Mazzy Star’s David …
Anton Newcombe (Brian Jonestown Massacre), Carl Newman of The New Pornographers, Jennifer O'Connor, Craig Wedren, The Pastels, Mercury Rev and Modern Nature are among other musicians who have paid tribute to the late Mazzy Star co-founder.
Jarvis Cocker talks about his favorite LPs, curated ‘Sunday Service’ compilation
Jarvis' list includes albums by The Beatles, The B-52s, Serafina Steer, Terry Riley, Bill Callahan, The Pastels, and more.
Bill’s Indie Basement (1/4): the week in classic indie, college rock, and more
This week in the Basement: a new box set of Scottish independent music of the '70s/'80s, new band Beauty Parlor featuring members of Fungi Girls, a new video from fictitious cult artist Mick Trouble, a tribute to late music writer David Cavanagh, and more.
members of Sex Pistols, Joy Division, Green Day, R.E.M. & more pay tribute to Pete Shelley
Pete Shelley, co-founder and lead singer of groundbreaking UK punk band Buzzcocks, sadly passed away at the age of 63, and the music world (and beyond) have taken to social media to pay tribute.
Mogwai, Pastels, Spinning Coin, Franz Ferdinand & more on new charity comp (listen)
Mogwai, Franz Ferdinand, The Pastels, Spinning Coin, Errors and more Scottish artists have contributed songs to a new charity compilation titled Glasgow Nights. Proceeds benefit Money Advice Scotland which works to improve the financial health of the people of Scotland...
BBC 6 Music Festival: 2017 lineup & tix
The BBC's indie/alt station is throwing a three day fest in Glasgow featuring Depeche Mode, The Jesus & Mary Chain, Ride, Belle & Sebastian, Father John Misty, Sparks, The Wedding Present, The Shins, Warpaint, Edwyn Collins, Future Islands, and tons more