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THESE NEW PURITANS IN HEAVEN

These New Puritans announce a new show
@ London’s Heaven on May 18th 2011

2010 achievements:
# 1 Album of the Year : NME
# 2 Album of the Year : Artrocker
# 3 Album of the Year : Rough Trade Shops
# 4 Album of the Year : The Fly
# 5 Album of The Year : The Guardian

TNP return to town this coming spring with a special stand-alone show at London’s Heaven club. This follows their incredible ‘Hidden Live ‘ events towards the end of 2010 and will be a chance to find out what this breathtaking band have been up to so far in 2011 as well as reminding us of their intricacies of both their exceptional albums.

TNPs Jack Barnett explains what’s to be expected, “These New Puritans return with a one-off show – featuring an expanded band line-up – playing music old, new and current.”

Their ‘Hidden Live’ shows with brass and wind ensembles and childrens’ choir were a huge success that opened a new chapter for the band in what proved to be an exceptional twelve months since the release of their second album. Now we can enjoy the fruits of their labours once again with this stripped down but equally as impressive live set up that will take them through the 2011 festivals.

“Hidden is not just the most original record to emerge from Britain this year, but the most unfathomable: an immaculate enigma.”
- The Guardian 5*

Gyratory System Announce New LP!

We are excited to announce that GYRATORY SYSTEM will release their second album 'New Harmony' on April 16th 2011.
Over the last year producer/trumpeter Andrew Blick has been holed-up perfecting a new batch of material using the band's customized recording technique, 'The Process'. Added to the melodic feel of earlier releases is an industrial, Einsturzende Neubauten/Cabaret Voltaire edge, plus an affinity with contemporary acts like Holy Fuck, Black Dice and Fuck Buttons. Or as The Quietus say, “New Harmony sounds like Caribou charming bees at a Medieval fayre.” Which sounds damn fine to me.
The album is preceded by a free download single 'The Knowledge' on March 7th and a single of the title track 'New Harmony' on April 4th.
They will be showcasing their new material at a special show on the 26th January hosted by The Quietus magazine in support of the fabulous 'Austra'.
Details HERE. Tickets HERE.

Tim Key - Feathers

'...please, this year'

‘Cold Waves And Minimal Electronics’ Number One in writer’s poll!

What a result! The writers of The Quietus online magazine have voted 'Cold Waves And Minimal Electronics' NUMBER ONE in the end of year best of 2010 roundup. Read all about it and see the rest of the list HERE And well done to Mike E. Smith at Number Two!

Tim Key’s Trifle

This week's out-take from Tim's album is called Trifle: