TheBoyDeadly

Good stuff Lukowski. I think the difference between this and most noise is that this is deliriously sociable - it flings its arms around you like a sweaty raver, where most noise sort of blanks the listener, or challenges them to overcome what bruises to pick out the detail.

"This album is OK, it's like a flaccid penis though in that as nice as it maybe it's not as great as it could be."

Incredible, both for its appreciation of flaccid penises and it's backhanded trashing.

MitchellStirling needs employment, NOW.

What are the consequences of your being offended? What discernible effect does it have on anything?

I asked what the consequences would be?

of your being offended?

and I agree that there is a certain layer of blogs that do rely on PRs/management companies.

But there's also a ton out there who seem to take it upon themselves to 'dig out' the music, whether that's by spending too much time on MySpace or ploughing through demos or turning up early to see the support acts on a bill topped by an established favourite.

That's certainly how we find most of the music we post at NPIP.

to come through Mu, too... excellent column. Shall be reading devotedly from now on.

Abe V are the hottest blokes in music!

by the (LL)

wishing to undermine the fine work of Mr Lukowski, there's an interview + photo with third SALEM member Jack Donoghue at www.nopaininpop.com now.

Everything else in this article is absolute truth: they really are "really, really, cack-your-pants beautiful."

Rhianna's awesome.

I listen to that album daily, even though the EPs are awesome too.

'U Are My Fantasy', the title track, 'Float' and 'Euphoria' are all pretty amazing tracks.

that the single of the week is spot on?

you have to give it that

I've searched, believe me. Not on YouTube. May be somewhere amid the tide of stuff Bradford's released through his blog, but I haven't the time to check.

Put in a request to get an MP3 for the site, so perhaps it'll be there soon.

Thanks for the general luv from commenters too.

a cunt

http://nopaininpop.com/2008/09/no-shows-forever/

which one are you?

how you doing anyway?

the latter will happen. I'm not sure why. Perhaps because I can hear brief moments of Madonna in stuff from A Place to Bury Strangers, The Big Pink and the like

fantastic article.

orange squash

Elbow are mud

- sighing
- gentle taking off headphones, placing them on the desk
- ripping computer out at the mains
- taking one last look across Drowned in Sound
- flicking the light switch
- leaving forever

what berks they were.

Why'd you put on bands that ask questions Chris?

Why are they not rocking?!

That Reading footage is great. I guess people have their own reservations with Foals, but I'm not sure how you can doubt a band that can bring the dance party playing the sort of music they play.

Also: Harmonia ftw.

Awesome. Must be one of the reasons they went for Wild Beasts as supports.

http://nopaininpop.blogspot.com/2008/08/soarer.html

a couple other vidzzz

I haf no sham

not that well explained... but yeah, No Age are fucking awesome. Going off them? Give 'Nouns' a fortnight's rest then go back.

Ppppphresssshhhh

ha

ideas

2007-2008

is the correct response to this fine article.

Am

the Deerhoof one's the funniest, I think.

great interview, Mike.

gash. Burial or Radiohead it is then.

lapdancing

it's great

One of the best of the year, says I.

Mike, Charles, Sam, Al, Gareth and Dan - I know you'll all read this and I want my money. Otherwise me and my boy Cesc will be forced to take your shins.

or Wild Beasts FTW.

are all superior smacks. As is the new Abe Vigoda album.

Kai sounds like a music reviewer...

'cept swith Mae Shi for Wild Beasts.

Wild Beasts
El Guincho
No Age
Mystery Jets
Flying Lotus
Deerhunter
Abe Vigoda
Samiyam
Times New Viking

At least 9 of these should be in the final ten. Even if they're reissues/import/whatever

Skeleton is great, Jimi.

if Wild Beasts aren't in this list then it means fuck all.