News The Neu Bulletin (8th October 2012)

Nights out and new band recommendations come in plentiful supply with Neu’s daily guide to all the goings on in new music.

WHO’S PLAYING WHERE?
Last week we recommended Raheem Sterling tribute act Young Fathers, who aren’t *strictly* under the Neu branch of bands, but they’re releasing ‘Tape One’ on the Anticon label, most well known for having WHY? on their roster. Both bands join forces in a celebration of all things Anticon, with a tour hitting London tomorrow, with NZCA/LINES also bagging a support slot. But tonight’s esteemed venue, at Hove’s Old Market, makes this a standout show from the tour.

Young Fathers support WHY? tonight at The Old Market, Hove.

WHO’S MAKING WAVES?

Empress Of have nine songs on their Youtube Channel. Each is cut short by and around the two-minute mark and each gives indication of an accomplished, inventive act. Think St. Vincent meets Glasser. It’s just a case of waiting to hear more about these guys. They’re playing Gorilla vs Bear and Yours Truly’s CMJ showcase this month, but beyond that all we have are these song teasers. These resplendent, impressive song teasers…

FURTHER NEU BUSINESS
D/R/U/G/S has produced his most ambitious work to date. ‘Ring Of Endless Light’ concludes the new, free ‘Amphibian EP’ available on the producer’s website. Spanning eight minutes and rarely ceasing in its pure, ungrounded beauty, it recalls Luke Abbott at his most mind-expanding, or Four Tet for a sombre occasion. The more I hear it the more I hear a similarity to Stay+’s early material, and there’s even a slight hip-hop influence swimming around in the background. It’s worthy of being picked out for special praise. D/R/U/G/S goes on tour with Delphic this month - the dates can be found on his website.