Belle & Sebastian: The Cat with the Cream

Spanning their nearly 20-year career with nine full-length albums to date, Scottish group Belle and Sebastian’s unique brand of literary indie pop has garnered a fan base that stretches across generations. “The Cat with the Cream“—the lead single off the band’s upcoming full-length Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance—sees frontman Stuart Murdoch in top-form. Seamlessly blending the deeply personal with political commentary, the heartfelt track …

Floating Points & Four Tet: Final Plastic People

The beginning of 2015 sadly brought about the end of Plastic People, one of East London’s most notorious basement dance clubs. The talent that walked through its doors during the 20-year run undoubtedly helped shape modern dance music. As regular DJs Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) and Sam Shepherd (Floating Points) explain, “To say this space along with the owner Ade’s singular vision was fundamental in …

Joe Cocker: With A Little Help From My Friends (Live at Woodstock)

The world lost one its most distinct voices today with the passing of Joe Cocker. The 70-year-old Sheffield, England native was known for his raspy, bluesy style. His breakthrough came with a cover of The Beatles’ “With A Little Help From My Friends,” where he re-imagined the beloved track as a soul anthem, complete with backup singers. His Woodstock performances is evidence both his passion …