August 11th, 2010

Taken from the forthcoming “Fortress Live” DVD, recorded December 2, 2009. The Boxer Rebellion invited a handful of fans to Fortress Studios, London

Frenchkiss Kicks Ass

- After a series of big name shows by the likes of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Caribou, She & Him and the train-wreck that is M.I.A., Saturday’s ( 8/7/10) lineup on Governors Island seemed pretty low-key. Local Natives was the night’s main act, supported by Young Man and We Barbarians. Yet, the show was a sell out. That should’ve been an indicator.

In today’s Soundbites, our quick take on news, reviews and tabloid gossip, Rod Stewart is at it again, Gaslight Anthem’s latest track is reviewed and Ash put their single releases into a neat little bundle. There’s also news of The Bees’ return, Yoko Ono continues to shun the modern world, The Coral get all introspective and Johnny Marr delves into theme tunes.

Brooklyn duo MGMT have said they are still interested in working with Sir Paul McCartney, after the former Beatles legend told of his own desire to work the group last year.