News The Neu Bulletin (6th May 2014)
Tuesday’s new music guide features Alvvays, bed. and The Whips.
The Neu Bulletin is a daily update of the most exciting new things DIY’s listening to. Some of the music you’ll like, some of it you won’t. We can’t please everyone, sorry.
Every day we offer up a choice show, a song of the day (branched under the understated heading “big Neu thing”) and a little something extra that’s caught our attention. Check back here every day for your latest Neu Bulletin delivery.
THE GIG
Alvvays - London, Ace Hotel (w/ Cheerleader)
Newly signed to Polyvinyl, Canadians Alvvays are previewing their appearance at Brighton’s Great Escape festival with a choice set at ‘trendy’ Shoreditch joint the Ace Hotel. They’re joined by Cheerleader, a group previously on the brink of big things, now making good on their promise.
THE BIG NEU THING
bed. - Boys
Portland trio bed. started out earlier this year with ‘Bother’, a track that resembled nestling up in a sea of pillows. But if we’re keeping to bed-based imagery, ‘Boys’ is more like trying to avoid the poking, broken springs in an old mattress. It’s a jagged affair that says more about the band’s studio knowhow than it does their sleeping habits. Vocals right at the top of the mix, this is the sound of a group getting bolder, more confident in their strides, all while keeping a firm grip on their founding qualities.
OTHER NEU BUSINESS
The Whips
The Whips’ first collection of demos spans back just over a year, but Jessi at Father/Daughter Records gave it a quick mention on Twitter and when she’s getting excited about new music, it doesn’t strictly matter when the thing first emerged. Scruffy, scatterbrained punk that claws at the conscience, it’s an impressive first run - ‘Dead Cool’ is grittiness defined, while ‘Get You Alone’ is pure, unhinged seediness. Also, where else are you going to find the line “all my friends are total fucking arseholes”?
Read More
Flow Festival Helsinki adds Aurora, Halsey, Janelle Monáe and more to 2024 lineup
They'll join the likes of Pulp, Fred again.., The Smile and Jessie Ware in Finland this August.
23rd April 2024, 9:00am
Alvvays schedule 2024 UK & European tour
The band will be playing a mix of headline shows and festival slots next summer.
13th December 2023, 11:36am
Alvvays release new track ‘Easy On Your Own?’
Lifted from their upcoming new album ‘Blue Rev’.
8th June 2023, 9:40am
Six must-see acts playing at Dot To Dot 2023
We’ve teamed up with the festival’s sponsor Super Bock to run through some of the artists you have to check out this weekend.
26th May 2023, 7:21pm
Featuring SOFT PLAY, Corinne Bailey Rae, 86TVs, English Teacher and more!