Reviews
Chemical Chords (2008)
Frustratingly over-sweet and sugary electro-pop on latest album from French/English band, Stereolab
Solar Throw-Away / Jump Drive Shut-Out (2006)
New 70's funk-inspired tour only double A sided 7 inch from Sterolab
Fab Four Suture (2006)
Hit and miss CD compilation of 6 limited vinyl only 7" singles from the ever unique Stereolab, which will mainly appeal to hardcore members of their fan club
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Interviews
Laetitia Sadier
Interview
Ex-Stereolab front woman Laetitia Sadier speaks to Mark Rowland about the strong and angry political nature of 'Silencio', her new solo album
Laetitia Sadier
Interview
Stereolab vocalist Laetitia Sadier talks to Tommy Gunnarsson about the inspirations for her debut solo album, 'The Trip'
Laetitia Sadier/Monade
Interview
Primarily known for being the singer with the experimental rock group Stereolab, Laetitia Sadier formed a second group, Monade, in 1996, which has just released its third album. At a Monade gig at the Borderline in London she speaks to Anthony Strutt about her work with both groups
McCarthy
Interview with Tim Gaines
Stereolab's Tim Gaines first band was 80's political indiepop group McCarthy. Tommy Gunnarsson speaks to him about it, and the band's three albums
Live
Laetitia Sadier
Deaf Institute, Manchester, 5/11/2012
Dixie Ernill at the Deaf Institute in Manchester watches ex-Stereolab front woman Laetitia Sadier play a gently understated, but disappointing set to promote her new solo album, ‘Silencio’
Stereolab
Koko, London, 11/5/2006
Anthony Strutt watches Stereolab play a brass-dominated, but typically brooding set at their first London gig in some years
Albums
McCarthy
I am the Wallet
Almost thirty years after its initial release, UK label Optic Nerve is re-releasing jangly left-wingers McCarthy's debut album 'I am a Wallet' on vinyl with a lot of bonus tracks. Tommy Gunnarsson reflects on what is his favourite album ever