Don't start with me on the pic above . (Okay, Christian Bale is on GQ Magazine's June Issue, check it out). On a more serious note, I may be pushing the envelope here. But really, this forthcoming months I'll be having the tightest schedule of all and seeing how things are going, a daily or (even weekly) post is out of the question. So I'm doing an advance Monthly Playlist of the best tracks fo...
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'the boy least likely to animate their softly sung indie twang with nonstop hooks, bright production, and gently acknowledged adult anxieties. Beneath lyrics celebrating balloons and whiskers lie bittersweet longings.' – Spin 'their child's-eye perspective on English anorak pop, sunny West Coast harmonies, Belle and Sebastian-y folk, country, and soul, is now certifiably… theirs, just theirs.'
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The Boy Least Likely To is back!! The indie-pop UK duo are set to release their sophomore album, “The Law of the Playground,” on March 9th in the UK, and on April 4th in the US. If you were at all a fan of their fantastic debut “The Best Party Ever,” you’re in for a [...]
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English indie pop duo The Boy Least Likely To released their latest album, The Law of the Playground this week on iTunes, with physical versions expected in the UK March 9 and in U.S. April 14. If you act quickly and pre-order the album from the Rough Trade Shop, you'll receive a bonus disc, in which the band joins the illustrious tradition of Limp Bizkit and cover George Michael's “Faith.” An
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In case you weren't well aware, the cutest band ever, The Boy Least Likely To, has just released the cutest second record ever, The Law Of The Playground. It's out exclusively on iTunes until it's physical release date, April 14....
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The Law of the Playground is the new album from British indie pop duo The Boy Least Likely To. Ongoing disputes with their record label had delayed the release of this, their sophomore album.The duo create songs that are rooted firmly in a twee pop tradition, a la Belle & Sebastian. What distinguishes The Boy Least Likely To from would be twee competitors is the country tinge they bring to
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The Boy Least Likely To have retained their aesthetic in a changing world.
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“I sit around in my pyjamas / Eating pear drops and stringing up conkers / And if I want to feel something I stick pencils up my nose / I just want to change the world in whatever little way that I can” With lyrics like this, The Boy Least Likely To seem to be the men most likely to melt the hearts of Indie scenesters all over the country, with their second album release entitled ‘The Law of
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Cute’ is a word rarely used in a positive manner when it comes to indie rock, but there are a handful of bands that get away with it, including pop-folk duo The Boy Least Likely To. The English band, comprised of multi-instrumentalist Pete Hobbs and lyricist/singer Jof Owen, made a name for themselves with their uber-pleasant debut, The Best Party Ever, which included perhaps the most adorable .
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Boy Least Likely To return with the follow up to 2005's Best Party Ever, but are they still as lovely as ever? Catriona Boyle finds out.
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You see, if I didn't put the band's name in quotation it would have been a grammatical catastrophe! Anyway, The Boy Least Likely To seem to have a little extra Christmas cheer to spread around this holiday season, as they've decided to release a brand new single called "The First Snowflake" - a nice little jam carrying the vibe of their color-by-number style from their debut which really, rea...
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Today we check in with and premiere a new song from an English indie-pop duo whose Best Party Ever made many Best of 2005 lists...NAME : The Boy Least Likely To PROGRESS REPORT : Single, "The First Snowflake" out December 15; second album out March 2009, recorded at home in Wendover, England.
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Oh the holidays! They can cause such anxiety for so many. Jof Owen of The Boy Least Likely To seems to be one of those poor souls. It has been a long time since we gave them mention , so we figured we'd better catch up and see what they're up to. The band has a new album coming out next March, but has a few plans for the holidays...outside of Jof's obsessions. BTW, these guys always ha...
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Poor The Boy Least Likely To. They released one of my favorite albums of 2005, then had to sit around for a bit. As they explained to Stereogum, their record label dissolved and they had no way to release their follow-up. But it looks like they'll have it out in March of next year (yay!). [...]
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Saddle Up, people. This is happy music. They use violin, banjo and the triangle quite effectively. The blogs love these guys and their music is positive and upbeat. It's been described as kiddie music for adults. So when you are having a bad day and need something to pick you up, you may just want to play this post again.Saddle UpHere's part of an Amazon review and some info:The Law of the Play...
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| 1 Be Gentle with Me |
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| 2 Fur Soft as Fur |
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| 3 I'm Glad I Hitched My Apple Wagon to Your Star |
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| 4 Monsters |
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| 5 A Balloon on a Broken String |
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