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KookieLou is Penelope Isles’ Lily Wolter
Feb 16, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Lost Horizons are releasing a new two-part double album, In Quiet Moments—part one came out in December and part two is due out February 26 via Bella Union. Now they have shared a new song from part two, “Heart of a Hummingbird,” which features KookieLou (aka Penelope Isles’ Lily Wolter). More
Part Two of In Quiet Moments Due Out February 26 via Bella Union
Jan 27, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Lost Horizons are releasing a new two-part double album, In Quiet Moments—part one came out in December and part two is due out February 26 via Bella Union. Now they have shared a new song from part two, “Marie,” which features Marissa Nadler. It was shared via a video. Nadler created the video’s footage, and the video was edited and directed by Penelope Isles’ Jack Wolter. More
Shiver Due Out October 2 via Krunk
Aug 14, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Jónsi of Iceland’s Sigur Rós is releasing his first solo album in 10 years, Shiver, on October 2 via Krunk. Now he has shared another song from it, “Cannibal,” which features Elizabeth Fraser (formerly of Cocteau Twins). Jónsi co-directed the video with actor/director Giovanni Ribisi. More
New Episodes Every Wednesday
Mar 11, 2020
By Laura Studarus
Welcome to Why Not Both Wednesdays. Every week, in partnership with the Why Not Both podcast, we’ll be presenting new podcast episodes that explore how multiple passions inform the inspiring lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. This week Simon Raymonde, the bassist of dream pop legends The Cocteau Twins, one half of Lost Horizons, and owner of the indie record label Bella Union spilled the secrets of his multifaceted career. More
2019 Dates Go Down in March and April
Nov 02, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Trip-hop pioneers Massive Attack released their acclaimed third album, Mezzanine, 20 years ago, in April 1998. Now they have announced an anniversary tour where they will perform the album. It will feature Liz Fraser, the former Cocteau Twins vocalist who sang on the album's single "Teardrop" and last performed with the band in 2006. More
Ojalá Due Out November 3 via Bella Union
Aug 22, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Lost Horizons is a new duo featuring former Cocteau Twins member (and Bella Union label head) Simon Raymonde and drummer Richie Thomas (who has played with The Jesus and Mary Chain, Felt, and Cocteau Twins). Their debut album, Ojalá, is due out November 3 via Bella Union. More
The Duo Also Features Richie Thomas; Album Features Sharon Van Etten, Marissa Nadler, Tim Smith, and More
Jul 06, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Lost Horizons is a new duo featuring former Cocteau Twins member (and Bella Union label head) Simon Raymonde and drummer Richie Thomas (who has played with The Jesus and Mary Chain, Felt, and Cocteau Twins). More
May 22, 2014
By Laura Studarus
On June 15 Cocteau Twins will reissue Blue Bell Knoll and Heaven or Las Vegas. More
Also Features Interviews with Cut Copy, Cocteau Twins on Blue Bell Knoll, Cillian Murphy vs. Nils Frahm, Anna Calvi, Luke Temple, Willis Earl Beal, Glasser, Courtney Barnett, Midlake, Mac DeMarco vs. Beach Fossils, Dan Harmon, and more
Nov 19, 2013
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of the November/December 2013 issue, which is on newsstands now and will be out until late December/early January. It features HAIM on the cover as well as interviews with Cut Copy, Cocteau Twins on Blue Bell Knoll, Cillian Murphy vs. Nils Frahm, Anna Calvi, Luke Temple, Willis Earl Beal, Glasser, Yuck, Midlake, Yamantaka // Sonic Titan, Deltron 3030, Courtney Barnett, Mac DeMarco vs. Beach Fossils, Dan Harmon, and much more. More
Listen to New Song "Porcelain"
Nov 06, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde has revealed the formation of a brand new musical project called Snowbird. More
“We have a mutual respect for each other.”
Aug 20, 2013
By Austin Trunick
Mark Gardener (formerly of Ride) and Robin Guthrie (formerly of Cocteau Twins) will be releasing a full-length collaborative album, likely later in 2013. We spoke to Gardener about it. More
Interviews
Jan 11, 2021
By Dom Gourlay
Simon Raymonde has been a prominent figure in some of the most innovative music to emerge over the past four decades. Whether that be as a musician himself (as a member of Cocteau Twins), or in his guise as founder of highly respected independent label Bella Union. Here he talks about his new album with Lost Horizons (which is a duo with Richie Thomas). More
Simon Raymonde and Robin Guthrie on the Band's "Golden Era"
Jan 21, 2014
By Laura Studarus
When Cocteau Twins released their sixth album, Blue Bell Knoll, in 1988, critics hailed it as a major step forward for the abstract pop trio. But to hear members Simon Raymonde and Robin Guthrie tell it, the record wasn't so much a quantum leap as a natural evolution. More
Reviews
Apr 20, 2020
By Dom Gourlay
Four years on from their debut Garlands, Cocteau Twins had become an established act on the UK alternative scene. Two albums and eight EPs followed hot on the heels of Garlands. More
Apr 20, 2020
By Dom Gourlay
There aren’t many bands that had such a significant impact on music as Cocteau Twins. Particularly since the first wave of punk threw a curveball and changed perceptions on how music could and should be made. More
