DrownedInSound — It remains to be seen whether Yann Tiersen will be able to find crossover success again ten years on from Amelie, but on the basis of this album, he certainly deserves to. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

DrownedInSound — The idea of the impatient and precocious European (read: French) avant garde artist is a cliché as old as the hipster itself; consigned primarily to lazy yet unfathomably successful western “satire”. It is an image I was ashamed to have at the f... more info

The Quietus — See 'Monuments' - the first cut from new LP Skyline - below more info

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

Brooklyn Vegan — night 1 photos by Andrew St. Clair, night 2 photos by Amanda Hatfield review by Rachel Kowal night 2 opener Breathe Owl Breathe @ Highline Ballroom Yann Tiersen is on tour and headlined two shows at NYC's Highline Ballroom over... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Raccoons (by Penh) Remember that 4/15 Brooklyn O'Death show we mentioned? It's happening at Knitting Factory and tickets are now on sake. Remember that 3/03 Smith Westerns show at Mercury Lounge? Well it sold out already, but the band is... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Yann at Irving Plaza in 2009 (more by Leia Jospe) French artist Yann Tiersen, who is especially known for his well-received Amelie soundtrack, released his sixth album, Dust Lane, in October via ANTI- Records. Tiersen played the "Concert Hall" in... more info

DrownedInSound — New clip of tour diary from Yann Tiersen! Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Totally Fuzzy — Willard said... HARRY NILSSON "Non Sei Un Giocattola" ("Cuddly Toy" in Italian) 1968 FIRST TIME ONLINE! MEGA-RARE version of Harry Nilsson singing "Cuddly Toy" in Italian. From an ancient RCA Italian only 45. We'd never even heard of it existing, yet... more info

DrownedInSound — Some good news for you and good news for Mute, as Yann Tiersen has signed to their record label and will release a new album later in the year. Dust Lane will come out on October 4 and is the first full studio album since 2005's Les Retrouvailles. 5 ... more info