chuckbarris

The new record isn't bad, but it isn't a patch on their debut. I have enjoyed listening to it so far... but it is yet to grab me in a way their original stuff did.

i just remembered im off to see japandroids.

And watching FlashForward continue to fail epically.

So that is computer games and shoddy overhyped drama. Excellent.

but seriously, this just one big WTF.

Jared being all 'faggot this, faggot that' and then saying nathan would get a shoeing in atlanta? wow.

Unless of course they play Glastonbury which is my only festival next year. Rather see them in a venue though PLEASE.

No no no. You are anything but a pop band - such a pet hate of mine these days. I do enjoy the album, but I can't help but think it was a step back from Think.

Seriously, the weather looks amazing. LAst year was fun... But the horror, the horror of that wind and rain...

I was expecting a better score... This is a 9 for me. Been 'bumming this' for a good 6 weeks now and still love it.

They were ace at the Old Blue Last on Saturday as well.

One of the best, most enjoyable shows I had been to in a long time. The sing-alongs were epic and hearing so many tracks which punctuated my youth was a joy to behold. I'm 27 but felt 20 again. More please!

I never got into the last release but this has had me hooked from the start.

The chicken/dickehad line always raises a smirk.

After I just put 'Giving Up On Love' on a mixtape I made!

seeing a dude from the Mae Shi running across the field to catch Les Savy Fav last year. Trufact.

Roll on the 19th!

They get a lot of love of a lot of blogs and I was a bit sceptical, but they totally won me over.

Guy in the blue shirt, bottom right. Ouch, much?

So very, very much. Excellent work.

They were ok. Since then I got their EP and I thought that was insanely good...

Have only listened to Fits twice, but it has yet to grab me like Workout Holiday first did.

and you guys for making playlists like these.

Bar the Proclaimers, I haven't heard of any of that lot. Out. The Loop.

love these friday playlists!

And I think it is news worth reporting. Maybe Pitchfork were excessive in their coverage, but it needed doing all the same.

You can just me in the first photo of the above set. Easily the best Dot to Dot I've ever been to.

I'll now steal mercilessly and send on to some friends who are going, but who haven't the foggiest what is going on beyond Friendly Fires.

Ahem.

Review is fair enough. There is progress from the EP though.

Relegated to a roundup...

MBV were my highlight of that weekend by a country mile. It didn't rain for the first time all day - the noise made it almost peaceful and tranquil in what we had to endure for the previous 24 hours. Epic.

after missing it last year cause they turned it into a weekender. looking forward to it. Apparently Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Vivian Girls have confirmed it on myspace, waiting for an official announcement though...

Interesting.

Await the LP with baited breath!

Of the above, love Crystal Antlers and Women. The Passion Pit EP is stunning.

A lot more than I liked Cheer Boo Hiss.

Was a bit gutted about the BBC stage being thrown into chaos as there were so many acts I wanted to see on it.

My Bloody Valentine blew me away though and were easily the highlight of the weekend. Was odd to see such a sparse crowd for a headliner though...

The rain was pretty epic on the Friday, and from then on the festival was going to be put on the back foot. Luckily my tent did its job and stayed dry and I'll be back next year.

Wandering around Bestival on two separate occasions last week. Indie points plz.

was based on one of those in the 'on board' video. fantastic.

album is stunning...

I like Foals and I like Yannis. And I like this interview.

Love reading bands opinions on stuff other than their own music.

Produced so many of my favourite records when I was growing up.

But still decent never the less. Probably a 7ish record.

i'm relatively excited

http://feeds.teletext.co.uk/~r/entertainment/planet-sound/interviews-features/~3/367548049/The+Automatic+for+the+people.aspx

Half tempted to check this out.

Simply incredible. Still get goose bumps thinking about it.

Others I loved: LSF, Simian Mobile Disco, Laura Marling (despite umbrellas and people talking - SHUT THE FUCK UP) and Howling Bells.

I had an amazing day. Any men complaining about the toilets - FAIL - go in the urinals you pussies.