The Besnard Lakes’ previous album, The Besnard Lakes Are the Last of the Great Thunderstorm Warnings, was released in 2021. The album, created in the wake of the death of front man Jace Lasek’s father in 2019, explored the darkness of death while searching for light and life on the other side. In contrast, The Besnard…
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We’ve waited over two frustrating years but here they are – Montreal psych indie band The Besnard Lakes return to UK shores for a run of live shows. Actually this night at Oslo in Hackney is their penultimate on the tour. The venue has scheduled a club night for half an hour after the Bezzies…
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Montreal psychedelic band Elephant Stone released their latest album Hollow on February 14th. I first saw them at The Lexington in 2011 and their stunning set remains etched on my memory, the powerful and hypnotic set closer Don’t You Know cementing an ongoing love for this band, and in particular, Rishi Dhir’s thrilling sitar playing.…
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