Altsounds — On 14th - 17th July in the sumptuous surrounds of the Suffolk countryside, the welcoming daisy-adorned gates will open for the 6th edition of the magical and fantastical Latitude Festival. With four bespoke arenas dedicated to music, Latitude offe... more info

Altsounds — The kid and family friendly music and arts festival set in beautiful North Yorkshire parkland, Deer Shed Festival returns for its sophomore year this July. Having already announced headliners I Am Kloot, festival organisers Oliver and Kate Jones toda... more info

Totally Fuzzy — G O D said... BIRTHDAY PARTY Rare,Live,& Demos "The Black Mass Has Started"-Live5/26/82 Clarendon Ballroom,London "Ready As We'll Ever Be"-Live 6/12/81 Moonlight Club,London "God Damned Demos" THE TOM RYERSON COLLECTION-Tom and friends in Canada,with... more info

NME — Simon Tong's Erland & The Carnival are also set to appear more info

Altsounds — West London based independent label *Full Time Hobby*, home to *School Of Seven Bells, Tunng, The Leisure Society, Malcolm Middleton* and many more, have announced the release of their latest compilation *'Hobbyism' on the 16th August.* Think th... more info

Altsounds — *Nick Hemming*, one of the chief songwriters in *The Leisure Society*, has received a 2nd consecutive Ivor Novello nomination. Nick has been nominated in the 'Best Song Musically & Lyrically' category for the track* 'Save It For Someone Who Care... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Deaf, Dumb, Blind said... Telectu - Ctu Telectu (1982) Telectu - Biombos (1994) Murcof - Remembranza (2005) http://musistenz.blogspot.com Capt. Willard said... NICK LOWE Jesus Of Cool (1978) NICK LOWE Pure Pop For Now People (1978) Both UK & US vers... more info

I Guess I'm Floating — Many of our English readers are probably familiar with London-based The Leisure Society, the brainchild of musician Nick Hemming formerly of early 90s outfit She Talks To Angels. While Hemming has quite the decorated and diverse musical past, only r... more info

Addict Music — Whilst ‘The Sleeper’ is one of my favourite albums of 2009, The Leisure Society is showcased at their best live – breathing extra vigour into beautifully crafted songs and allowing their playful side to show through more info

Rollo & Grady — The Leisure Society Rough Trade Records announced their top albums of 2009. It’s one of the best lists I’ve seen this year. The xx – xx The Low Anthem – Oh My God, Charlie Darwin Fever Ray – Fever Ray The Horrors – Primary Colours Pains... more info