Totally Fuzzy — Though Bear Ceuse is a young artist group, the music shows a lyrical and constructional maturity. At times he seems as if this is the male answer to Camera Obscura, but chorus crescendos in tunes such as “Vodka Day Parade” prove them to be more ... more info

Guardian Music — You suggested songs that celebrate the year's turning. Warning: blog contains numerous references to wassailingIt's not every day we usher in a new year. (It's every year.) So a new year requires something big-sounding to mark the occasion. George Ha... more info

Guardian Music — For Howler, comparisons with compatriots the Strokes are inevitable – the young Americans unashamedly raid rock history"I'll take it as a compliment," shrugs Howler's Jordan Gatesmith, of the growing pile of articles favourably comparing his band t... more info

Guardian Music — From Nincompoops to Birdbrains, here are your best silly songsWhat makes a fool? It's not just about behaving stupidly. Shakespeare's Fool wasn't really foolish at all – he tried to make King Lear see sense. Clowns, meanwhile, behave foolishly, but... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — On March 22nd Swedish poppers Acid House Kings released Music Sounds Better With You, their first album in nearly 6 years. The album’s single “Would You Say Stop?” is a warm, comforting, piece of pop. Julia Lannerheim has warm vocals that fans ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Tabayo Yatukishi said... Smutshake Cupcake Groovy soundz with a sexy feeling... but not only ! - Various Artists - "Dusty Fingers" Vol.1 to Vol. 5 - and more to come ! http://smutshakecupcake.blogspot.com nowaves said... Camera Obscura - Biggest Bl... more info

DrownedInSound — It's now about a month or so until the double-header of December ATPs take place. I'm not sure if these still count as the celebration of a decade of All Tomorrow's Parties but what the hell, there's some celebrating to be done! Especially with the a... more info

NME — Saint Etienne, Camera Obscura also added to bill more info

Totally Fuzzy — Ishkabibliophile said... A couple of Lloyd Cole - Camera Obscure mixtapes: Disc One Come Back Margaret Camera Obscura Sweetness Lloyd Cole & The Commotions Shine Like A New Pin Camera Obscura Jennifer she said Lloyd Cole And The Commotions These Days... more info

NME — 'Duettes' is released on November 29 more info