New Florence & The Machine Video - "You've Got The Love (The xx Remix)"

As dime-a-dozen blog bait, remixes don't usually merit official videos. But most remixes aren't this officially excellent, so let's all try to calm down and enjoy this clip! Florence & The Machine covered Source And Candi Staton's "You've Got The... CONTINUE READING NEW FLORENCE & THE MACHINE VIDEO - "YOU'VE GOT THE LOVE (THE XX REMIX)"»

Posted on October 28, 2009 in MP3, Video (10 comments)
Tags: Bob Mould | Candi Staton | Florence And The Machine | The Source | The xx

The xx Toured With, Remixed Florence & The Machine

So Florence Welch's crowd at Shepherds Bush Empire last night weren't exactly hospitable to ascendant, moody minimalists the xx. (One punter yelled "enough!," and that dude should still be getting booed.) But even if they don't share fans, Welch and... CONTINUE READING THE XX TOURED WITH, REMIXED FLORENCE & THE MACHINE»

Posted on September 28, 2009 in Concert, MP3, Photo (6 comments)
Tags: Florence And The Machine | The xx | Thom Yorke

Reading & Leeds Festivals 2009 In Photos

This past weekend, bill-sharing fellows Reading and Leeds were tasked with distracting a nation still reeling from the death of its Oasis. Their secret weapons were unannounced sets by Them Crooked Vultures, the tweet-happy supergroup of Dave Grohl, John Paul... CONTINUE READING READING & LEEDS FESTIVALS 2009 IN PHOTOS»

Mercury Prize 2009 Nominees

Earlier this morning, British DJ/television presenter Lauren Laverne announced the dozen 2009 Mercury nominees at London's Hospital Club. The prize, of course, is for the UK's album of the year award. First things first: In order to be eligible, the... CONTINUE READING MERCURY PRIZE 2009 NOMINEES»

Glastonbury 2009: Blur Make Triumphant Return, Everyone Covers MJ

Aside from some heavy rains on Thursday and some quick showers Sunday, the throngs at Worthy Farm this year enjoyed some of the best weather in Glastonbury history. In return, the impressive lineup -- featuring headliners Bruce Springsteen and Neil... CONTINUE READING GLASTONBURY 2009: BLUR MAKE TRIUMPHANT RETURN, EVERYONE COVERS MJ»

Love Bites: Stereogum's Anti-Valentine's Day Mix

Valentine's Day is one of those holidays you might not pay too much attention to if you're in the midst of a really good relationship -- because every day is like Valentine's Day! -- but can gain importance in direct... CONTINUE READING LOVE BITES: STEREOGUM'S ANTI-VALENTINE'S DAY MIX»

Florence And The Machine Covers Mystery Jets

Florence Welch aka Florence And The Machine hails out of the UK and she's got all the Brit buzz. The BBC critics poll placed her at #3 on that list of most likely breakouts for 2009, the NME threw her... CONTINUE READING FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE COVERS MYSTERY JETS»

Posted on January 29, 2009 in MP3, Video (8 comments)
Tags: Florence And The Machine | Mystery Jets

The BBC Names 2009's Most Likely Breakout Acts

It's an annual thing, this BBC list. Last year they bestowed the top three slots upon Adele, Duffy, and the Ting Tings. So, music supervisors for Apple commercials and Saturday Night Live, here's another list to pick over. This year's... CONTINUE READING THE BBC NAMES 2009'S MOST LIKELY BREAKOUT ACTS»

Iceland Airwaves '08 Report

Before we kick off the bulk of this week's CMJ coverage, we're gonna look all the way back to last week's Iceland Airwaves Festival. Stereogum sent photog Abbey Braden overseas to take it all in. When not commiserating with locals... CONTINUE READING ICELAND AIRWAVES '08 REPORT»