1) Morrissey - Years of Refusal, 16.02.09
Whether you love him or hate him Morrissey is back with his first new release since 2006. First single, ‘I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris’ is as catchy and cult as ever and the video sees him practically serenading a bunch of puppies…aw. Watch the new video:
2) Antony and the Johnsons – The Crying Light, 21.01.09
The sophomore album from the critically acclaimed baroque pop group will feature the haunting and beautiful single ‘Another World’. Expect orchestral arrangements and heart-wrenching melodies that won’t fail to send a tingle down the spine. Listen to the new single:
3) Lily Allen – It’s Not Me, It’s You, 09.02.09
Oh dear: Lily Allen always seems to be in the limelight for the wrong reasons. Controversial comments about drugs and Katy Perry slaggings-off aside, let’s hope that Lily’s second studio offering puts her back on to the musical radar. New single ‘The Fear’ (released 26th Jan) is twinkly electro-pop with (predictably) cutting lyrics. Listen to the new single:
4) Franz Ferdinand – Tonight: Franz Ferdinand, 26.01.09
Nigh-on four years later from You Could Have It So Much Better, comes the third offering from Scotland’s finest. Despite the album receiving mixed reviews, first single ‘Ulysses’ has been receiving airplay and is imbued with the funky bass lines and catchy choruses that Franz Ferdinand are famous for.
Listen to the new single:Franz Ferdinand@Myspace
Nigh-on four years later from You Could Have It So Much Better, comes the third offering from Scotland’s finest. Despite the album receiving mixed reviews, first single ‘Ulysses’ has been receiving airplay and is imbued with the funky bass lines and catchy choruses that Franz Ferdinand are famous for.
Listen to the new single:
5) New Found Glory – Not Without a Fight, 10.03.09
The Florida pop-punkers join forces with producer Mark Hoppus (ex-Blink 182) for a new album that harks back to the harder-hitting days of third album Sticks and Stones. New single ‘Listen To Your Friends’ (already released) stirs up memories of teen movies of yore and long summers with friends. If you’re feeling your age, this could be just the ticket back to a misspent youth.
The Florida pop-punkers join forces with producer Mark Hoppus (ex-Blink 182) for a new album that harks back to the harder-hitting days of third album Sticks and Stones. New single ‘Listen To Your Friends’ (already released) stirs up memories of teen movies of yore and long summers with friends. If you’re feeling your age, this could be just the ticket back to a misspent youth.
6) Deftones – Eros, Early 2009
In the making since 2007, this album apparently sees Chino Moreno and co. darker and stranger than ever. Cited as closely resembling ‘White Pony’ in sound, this is bound to be another experimental rock/metal classic from the group.
In the making since 2007, this album apparently sees Chino Moreno and co. darker and stranger than ever. Cited as closely resembling ‘White Pony’ in sound, this is bound to be another experimental rock/metal classic from the group.
7) Dream Theater – TBC, late 2009
The band who practically defined progressive metal will release their 11th studio album in late 2009. There’s been much speculation on the internet as to the sound of the new offering but vocalist James LaBrie has alluded to a more extravagant sound persisting with the epic nature of the songs that featured on their last effort.
The band who practically defined progressive metal will release their 11th studio album in late 2009. There’s been much speculation on the internet as to the sound of the new offering but vocalist James LaBrie has alluded to a more extravagant sound persisting with the epic nature of the songs that featured on their last effort.
8) M.Ward – Hold Time, 17.02.09
The ‘Him’ of She&Him is back with his seventh studio offering. Expect folk rock in its purest form with twanging guitars and evocative lyrics. M.Ward’s distinctive vocals are a treasure. Also, this album features guest appearances from Zooey Deschanel (‘She’) and members of DeVotchKa.
The ‘Him’ of She&Him is back with his seventh studio offering. Expect folk rock in its purest form with twanging guitars and evocative lyrics. M.Ward’s distinctive vocals are a treasure. Also, this album features guest appearances from Zooey Deschanel (‘She’) and members of DeVotchKa.
9)The Thermals – Now We Can See, 07.04.09
A move to Kill Rock Stars record label has prompted a new album from a lo-fi rock band that continues to create a disturbance under the noses of mainstream indie fans. Expect more dynamic indie rock from the Oregon troupe on their second album.
Watch The Thermals live at the Raynor Lounge 07.02.09:Facebook Event
A move to Kill Rock Stars record label has prompted a new album from a lo-fi rock band that continues to create a disturbance under the noses of mainstream indie fans. Expect more dynamic indie rock from the Oregon troupe on their second album.
Watch The Thermals live at the Raynor Lounge 07.02.09:
10) The Decemberists – The Hazards of Love, 24.03.09
The fifth studio album from this wondrous folk band was debuted in front of some 75,000 people at a Barack Obama rally in Portland. Originally intended to be a musical, this record is an hour-long narrative of a fantastical fairytale story – despite vocalist Colin Meloy’s reluctance to use the term ‘concept album’. Expect more whimsical and lush tunes with those over-so-wistful lyrics. Love it.
The fifth studio album from this wondrous folk band was debuted in front of some 75,000 people at a Barack Obama rally in Portland. Originally intended to be a musical, this record is an hour-long narrative of a fantastical fairytale story – despite vocalist Colin Meloy’s reluctance to use the term ‘concept album’. Expect more whimsical and lush tunes with those over-so-wistful lyrics. Love it.
Other notables: U2, No line on the Horizon (27.02.09) Neko Case, Middle Cyclone (03.03.09) Alexisonfire TBC (summer '09) Animal Collective, Merriweather Post Pavillion (12.01.09) Beirut, March of the Zapotec/Holland EP (17.02.09) Black Lips, 200 Million Thousand (24.02.09) John Frusciante, The Empyrean (20.01.09)
Antony Hegarty photo: Don Felix Cervantes
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