"There's a new War Child HELP album and the lineup might be even more impressive than the 1995 original (Pulp, Arctic Monkeys, Fontaines DC); Sugar announced their first big tour in 30 years; The Human League announced a tour with Soft Cell and Yaz's Alison Moyet; The Chameleons will be back in North America this year; Afghan Whigs will tour with Mercury Rev;"
"London trio Hot Face's debut album opens with a song titled "Defenestration," which is one of those words - like "triskaidekaphobia" - that I'm not sure why I know what it means, or why there's a word for it at all. It means "the act of being thrown out a window," and in this case it's a perfect introduction to an album that starts with a smash and keeps flying through its breakneck 10-song, 25-minute runtime."
Four new albums from Hot Face, Langkamer, Craven Faults, and Dennis Bovell span garage punk, Pavement-influenced indie rock, ambient production, and reggae/dub. Hot Face recorded their debut live to tape in a single take with producer Dan Carey at Abbey Road Studios; the record is sweaty, punky, and runs ten songs across 25 minutes, opening with the explosively titled "Defenestration." Langkamer channels Pavement-influenced UK indie rock. Craven Faults remains enigmatic as a producer exploring textured soundscapes. Dennis Bovell represents reggae and dub traditions. The Indie Basement Classic selection dates to 1991. The BV Interviews podcast returned with Jason Williamson. News highlights include major tour and album announcements and the death of Rob Hirst.
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