LISTEN: The Big Beat 'cast 55

Even though everything's all new again this week, I'm playing a few tunes from bands who have taken longer than normal to release new material: from PASSION PIT (3 years since their last full-length), SIGUR ROS (4 years), THE HIVES & CHROMATICS (5 years), up to SAINT ETIENNE (7 years) and old skoolers PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (20 years). Plus, hear new tunes from ALT-J, TWO WOUNDED BIRDS, and LOWER DENS.

DIY Radio: The Big Beat (29th May 2012) by Diy on Mixcloud

PASSION PIT “Take A Walk” (Columbia), from Gossamer

SIGUR ROS “Varúð” (XL), from Valtari

CHROMATICS “Into The Black” (Italians Do It Better), from Kill For Love (video)

EVANS THE DEATH “Wet Blanket” (Slumberland), from Evans The Death

THE HIVES “Go Right Ahead” (Disque Hives), from Lex Hives (video)

SAINT ETIENNE “DJ” (Universal UK), from Words and Music by Saint Etienne

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING "London Can Take It" (Test Card), from The War Room EP (video)

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD. “One Drop” (PiL Official), from This Is PiL (video)

LOWER DENS “Alphabet Song” (Ribbon), from Nootropics (SXSW performance video)

ALT-J “Taro” (Infectious), from An Awesome Wave

TWO WOUNDED BIRDS “To Be Young” (Holiday Friends / Frenchkiss), from Two Wounded Birds

PS I LOVE YOU “Sentimental Dishes” (Paper Bag), from Death Dreams (Paper Bag session video)


Music via: ACE, Music For Kids Who Can't Read Good, Chromemusic, Indie Rocker,net, Keep Your Face Radical, Austin Town Hall