Band of Blogs: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Belfast bands, Camera Obscura, John Shelly and the Creatures

New Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Two new tracks ‘Zero’ and ‘Heads Will Roll’ from the Karen-O fronted band showcases a different electro-leaning sound for the rock band. It’s Blitz! is out on April 14th.
Listen at the Hype Machine
Belfast invasion
Two of Belfast’s most promising bands Escape Act and Cashier no. 9 play Whelans this Saturday. Escape Act are also offering their album for free download from Bandcamp.
Camera Obscura
‘My Maudlin Career’ is a beautiful, twinkling and welcome return for the Glasgow band.
Listen at the Yellow Stereo
John Shelly and the Creatures
Another talented Belfast band (is it 2009′s place to watch?) find their brand of lilting folk-pop currently soundtracking the latest ad for the Northern Ireland Tourist board.
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