The Vinyl Villain — The first two LPs had firmly established Tindersticks, both critically and commercially.  OK, none of their records stormed to the top of the charts, but Tindersticks (II) from 1995 was a real slow-burner all over Europe and before long, it was eas... more info

We Like it Lossless! — Beggars Banquet / 2003‘Waiting F0r The M00n’ draws you in like an unfolding narrative. It starts with a postcard from a nightmare (‘Until The Morning Comes’) and awakes to a world that could hardly be less forgiving. The last time Tinderstick... more info

The Vinyl Villain — It’s Independence Day over on the other side of the pond, and I thought I’d mark the occasion with a wee mention of my favourite American band of the moment….or indeed of the past 15 years or so.I can’t claim to have known much about The Nati... more info

The Vinyl Villain — As I admitted last week, I know all too well that Tindersticks are a band who you either get or don't get, and subsequently you either love or loath.   If you're in the latter camp, my apologies for them appearing here two Fridays in a row.  Today... more info

We Like it Lossless! — London Records, This Way Up / 19952 part(s) WU, ALBUM + BONUS DISCanother lovely album... more info

We Like it Lossless! — Island Records / 20042 part(s) WU, enjoy (includes bonus cd info here) more info

Totally Fuzzy — Remember that electro-sounding rock we all used to groove to in the '80s? So does Analog Sway. Fuse the pop side of Duran Duran, with the rock and energy of Aerosmith, and the beat-driven grooves of Maroon 5 and you're on the right track to pin-poi... more info

We Like it Lossless! — 4AD / 20101 part(s) FSc, enjoy & buy it more info

Guardian Music — Zach Condon's ever-eclectic Gypsy, Balkans and world music "orkestar" Beirut return (2-16 Sep, tour begins End Of The Road Festival, Dorset) ...Don the pork-pie hats and get skanking at the London International Ska Festival (21-24 Apr, Clapham Grand,... more info

Guardian Music — Our music team pick the songs or albums, old or new, they just can't turn offJulie London Hushabye Mountain Yummy Yummy Yummy was Julie London's final album before she dropped singing for acting, and it's very odd: a collection of late 60s rock and b... more info