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• Peace Stream Happy People on the Guardian

  

  it’s Saturday, so you’re either scantily clad lying in bed, feeling horribly sorry for yourself, or you’re actually making the most of life and you’ve left... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2015 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Listen: Ghostpoet – ‘Off Peak Dreams’

  

  ‘Life is tough, life ain’t easy’ says Ghostpoet, but at least we’ve got his lovely music to get us through.If you haven’t already gathered – we really like... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2015 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• What Soundcloud Has Shown Me in 2014

  Debates over the consumption of music are rife in this day and age, particularly when discussing the way we access music in the vast wilderness that is the... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• The Raccoon’s Albums of the Year: 2014

  The Raccoon writers make a glorious return, just in time to say a lip-trembling goodbye to 2014 with their albums of the year. They laughed, they cried, they pu... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• 5 Acts You Can’t Miss At Beacons

  Beacons festival is just a week away now and excitement is mounting at Raccoon HQ. The packed programme on offer at this year’s festival includes a an... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Preview: Beacons Festival

  

  In three weeks time, the Yorkshire Dales will once again play host to Beacons Festival, an event that has been picking up a lot of steam since it got going in... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Watch: Interpol – All The Rage Back Home

  

  With Interpol announcing details of their forthcoming fifth album, El Pintor, the record’s first official single, titled ‘All The Rage Back Home’, has been... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Watch: Arctic Monkeys – Snap Out Of It

  

  Arctic Monkeys have released a video to their latest single ‘Snap Out Of It’, which features on their 2013 album AM.The video shows a psychotic Stephanie... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Listen: Dave Sitek – God Damn Beauty

  

  Dave Sitek, best known for his work in pioneering New York band TV On The Radio and his producing efforts, has released a new track available to stream, titled... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Interview//Raccoontroducing: Luke Bonds

  

  Luke Bonds has an ear for the unusual. The Barbados-based producer and rapper recently released his Yellow Water EP and The Raccoon team were mad impressed... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Review: Bedroom – Grow

  

  Last week, following the release of his second full-length album, we brought you an interview with Noah Kittinger, aka Bedroom. Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Interview//Raccoontroducing: Artwhy

  

  A couple of months ago I was sat in front of Berlin’s famous cathedral, basking in the sunshine and refreshing myself with a bottle of pear Absolut vodka that... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Interview: Bedroom

  

  Noah Kittinger, aka Bedroom, has released his second full-length album, titled ‘Grow’.It manages to portray a sense of progression, both emotionally and... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• REVIEW: Future Islands – The Fleece, Bristol 09/05/14

  What a year Future Islands are having. Their new album Singles has had a lasting impact that has seen the band reach levels of exposure that have evaded them... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Watch: ‘Boyhood’ Trailer

  

  Some day in the distant future when this society collapses in on itself and a superior alien race is excavating the societal remnants left in smouldering rubble... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Watch: Neville Staple – Roadblock

  

  Ska legend Neville Staple has released a video for ‘Roadblock’ from his upcoming album Ska Crazy.The video is set on a working class square in Coventry’s... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Listen: Flume Remixes Lorde’s ‘Tennis Court’

  

  The musical king and queen of Australasia (who said we can’t be dramatic?) unite as New Zealander Lorde’s ‘Tennis Court’ gets reworked by Australian... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Watch: Courtney Barnett – Anonymous Club

  

  ‘Avant Gardener’ may have caught everyone’s attention, but it’s ‘Anonymous Club’ that truly showcases the Australian singer’s vocal talents and songcrafting... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Watch: Peace – Money

  

  Birmingham band Peace are back with ‘Money’, the tantalising first sign of things to come from their second album.The video follows a wannabe slowly making his... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Watch: Queens of the Stone Age – Smooth Sailing

  

  Ever wondered what it’s like going on a night out with Josh Homme? Seemingly it’s about as crazy as you’d have imagined. In this NSFW video for …Like Clockwork’... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2014 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT