The Thermals

New from the Oregon trio’s forthcoming album on Saddle Creek – previously reviewed by itm? live at King Tut’s, getting on for 10 years ago!

Twisterbait


One-time itm? covermount CD star Twisterbait soundtracks this Rip Curl surf gear ad (featuring Matt “Wilko” Wilkinson). Video is set in Bali, though it’s unclear whether our musical pals recorded the tune there.

Laibach

A wee bit late perhaps, but here’s ‘Warme Lederhaut’, Laibach’s interpretation of The Normal’s Warm Leatherette, directed by artists Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard

The Deadline Shakes

A single due out on November 5th, on Glasgow’s Flowers In The Dustbin label. Also of note, the video is directed by Keith Gerrard, formerly of itm? faves Josephine.

Blood Red Shoes

New single, and title track from the current album, directed by Craig Murray

Shearwater

From the Animal Joy album on Subpop, a video directed by Jamie Stewart

Band of Horses


Lead track from their 4th album Mirage Rock, due out in September, with an August US tour with My Morning Jacket followed by four UK shows (Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester and London) in November – more at www.bandofhorses.com

Martin John Henry


Former De Rosa frontman Martin John Henry launching his solo album at Stereo in Glasgow