Arcade Fire

Are just one of the very best bands in the world, aren't they?

I was at their Reading show the other week and it was incredible. Songs like Modern Man, The Sprawl II and We Used To Wait completely stand up next to their older material. Win and Regine are both amazing.

Interact with their pretty affecting 'video' here

And buy The Suburbs here

The Suburbs

The new Arcade Fire album The Suburbs will be released on August 2. And you can hear the rather nice acoustic title track (and 12" single) on the group's official website HERE

Do You Realize?

This beef between Arcade Fire and Wayne Coyne is a good excuse to post this song. It came on the radio recently when I was hungover and a bit emotional. Nearly cried my eyes out. The lyrics are pretty special.

I like AF a lot but The Flaming Lips have the better back catalogue (having been together over 20 years) and are probably the best live act in the world.