Reviews
The 2 Bears Be Strong
The modus operandi of The 2 Bears - AKA Hot Chip's Joe Goddard and DJ Raf Daddy - is to create intelligent, nostalgic club music while wearing tatty-looking fancy dress costumes. Of course the end result is going to be a whole load of fun.
Mark Davison wants to give them a bear hug...
Chairlift Something
Down one band member, but with plenty time to craft their songs, Chairlift's sophomore album trades its pleasance for adventure and find itself at a respectable endpoint.
Forrest Cardamenis reviews...
Porcelain Raft Strange Weekend
Another Brooklyn indie artist welcomes us with a pretty package, but is the gift as good as the presentation?
Forrest Cardamenis dreams of a...
Trailer Trash Tracys Ester
A debut album from the London based quartet that references Twin Peaks, Cocteau Twins and MBV? What's not to like?
David John Wood reviews...Features
The Singles Bar - 23rd January
It's a bumper edition of The Singles Bar this week, with twelve tracks reviewed within. "Why?", you may ask. Because, dear reader, we like to go the extra mile to make you feel appreciated here at No Ripcord
Joe Rivers is the man tending the bar...
Allo Darlin': Interview
Indiepop quartet Allo Darlin' are back, back, back! Before their second album, Europe, is released in the Spring, lead singer Elizabeth Morris talked to Joe Rivers about the new record and - gulp - arguing with journalists on Twitter.
Click here for the full interview...Features
Slack-Jawed and Square-Eyed #8
The problem with January is that going out isn't an option due to the cold/having no money, but neither is staying in as there's absolutely nothing on TV. But, thanks to their American import-heavy schedule, Sky Living might have the answer.
Mark Davison feels like he should be ashamed for this, but he isn't...