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Tomorow Night: Blonde Redhead + Porcelain Raft

Tomorrow night (29/09) we are so so excited to host Feted New York trio BLONDE REDHEAD plus Londoner Mauro Remiddi aka PORCELAIN RAFT.

Taking in nine countries (with more still to be added), the Blonde Redhead tour coincides with the worldwide release of Penny Sparkle, their first album in over three years and eighth in an already illustrious career. The record marks another sonic twist for the band wth Van Rivers and The Subliminal Kid (Fever Ray, Glasser) enlisted to co-produce and Alan Moulder (Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, Yeah Yeah Yeahs) recalled to mix it. The album is a stunning listen and is sure to be earning many plaudits from critics in the months to come.

Porecelain raft makes hushed, dreamy bedroom pop with the help of some synths and effects pedals. Remiddi creates a world of looped rhythms and lustrous melodies with complicated layers of reverb and effects, transporting you to another world of hazy soundscapes. Check them out over at the Guardian band of the day here.

VENUE / O2 SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE SHEPHERDS BUSH GREEN

TICKET INFO / £17.50 AVAILABLE HERE




This week…

Tuesday 28th: Amiina at XOYO


Tickets available here.

Wednesday 29th: Blonde Redhead + Porcelain Raft at Shepherds Bush Empire


Tickets available here.

Thursday 30th: The Kissaway Trail at Cargo


Tickets available here.

Thursday 30th: Four Tet Live at Oxfam


Full info here.

Friday 1st: Born in London with Ghost Poet + Radiant Dragon + There’s More of Us than there are of you at The Rich Mix


Full info here.


Errors and The Twilight Sad have recorded a special podcast for Rock Action. It’s chock full with amusing banter and amazing music. Perfect for a Friday Afternoon!


Of Montreal Making Of


Something nice, informative and light for you for Friday. Here is a nice little making-of video for Of Montreal’s latest video. Some great homemade weapons, and the guy lying facedown on the beach looks colder than the rain in London. So it has that bonus of making you feel warmer.

Can’t wait for the show in October now!

(Of Montreal // 6th October // KOKO)


Junip


We are getting excited about Junip in a couple of weeks supported by the brilliant Woodpigeon. This live video was shot at a recent Junip show in Stockholm. They play tightly, and Jose Gonzales definitely sounds in his element with this expanded sound. The album is great and well worth checking out too!

You can listen to the entire show HERE and get yourself prepped for October 4th.

And check out this nice pitchfork review of the new album HERE

(Junip // October 4th // XOYO)


Blonde Redhead


The new Blonde Redhead video debuted this week. It’s sultry and dark with the band playing in a big spotlight. The simplicity works as it relies on the bands chemistry – which is pretty abundant here, and highlights just what a good live band these guys are. Plus there are some projections of Horses. Pretty much all you need.

We expect the light show will be something similarly special next week, and we’re looking forward to it!

(Blonde Redhead // 29th September // O2 Shepherds Bush)