Preparations are developing for the forthcoming EP release from Tape Error. The Medway based band have emerged from the music scene that has created such talents as Billy Childish and Kid Harpoon, but with a lo-fi folk sound that is wholly unique.

Those of you in London can catch the band at one of their upcoming shows at the Vibe Bar on Brick Lane (23rd January) and at the Library Bar in Islington (January 30th).

Follow updates from Tape Error's official Facebook page and website. Their EP is released on Dancing Turtle this April, with an album release coming later this year.

A new documentary, Bikpela Bagarap, reveals the human side of logging in Papua New Guinea, where local people are treated as second-rate citizens in their own country by Malaysian logging companies and corrupt politicians.

It is estimated that an average of 200,000 logs are exported every year from Sandaun Province, with an open market value of over US$300 million. Local landowners are paid less than 1% of this value, if they are paid at all. They are promised fresh water, health and education, but these essential services are never provided. PNG Nationals are being treated like second-rate citizens in their own country.

Australian filmmaker David Fedele spent three months alone in Papua New Guinea at the start of 2011, shooting this film. He was based in Vanimo town, Sandaun Province, less than 50km from the border with West Papua / Indonesia. This is one of the most remote parts of PNG, only accesible by plane or boat. 

From Vanimo, he travelled extensively into the jungle visiting remote villages and exploring current and past logging operations, as well as two of the main logging camps in Sandaun Province – Maka Basecamp and Amanab 56 Basecamp.

To avoid the suspicion of the logging companies and their employees, David couldn’t stay in the logging camps or villages for more than a few days at a time, making it difficult to follow particular characters throughout the film. 

So instead, he decided to combine the stories of different people into a narrative that could be followed, to give as many and varied people as possible the opportunity to be heard and have their stories told.

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We are close to completion of our latest documentary, the real life story of a modern day Druid King, Arthur Pendragon.

Being King Arthur will provide an exclusive insight into the life and times of one of the UK's most colourful characters. A biker and former army squaddie turned spiritual leader and parliamentary candidate, King Arthur Pendragon is a very modern day King. A veteran of the protest movement, he was named by one magazine as being one of the ten most outrageous people in the UK.

Provided rare and exclusive access, the documentary uncovers the man behind the robes, and his life as the people's king. It also provides a fascinating insight into the Druid movement.

Being King Arthur is scheduled for release in 2012.

We're proud to announce the release of the debut EP from Elpoep. Imagine a sound where Aphex Twin collides with Nick Drake, and you'll get the idea of what lays in store.

Fusing minimal electronica with harmonic folk rhythms, Elpoep's sound will tease your mind and soothe your soul.

Discover more about Elpoep here

Forgotten Bird of Paradise has been confirmed for screening at a film festival being held in New Caledonia in the Pacific. ânûû-rû âboro  (“a man’s shadow”), will be held this October featuring films from across the Pacific.

Human dignity is often associated with struggles for emancipation and freedom. Since the signing of the Nouméa Accord in May 1998, the Kanak People and the citizens of New Caledonia have been engaged in a decolonisation process, which will lead to full sovereignty if it is so decided.

This aspiration for self-respect is shared by other peoples of the world. The anûû-rû âboro festival seeks to echo the commotion in the world and the voices of its peoples by promoting documentary film. Documentaries can be a common language spoken by all the peoples of the world.

We have just developed a new mobile App for Asian Dub Foundation that will enable their fans to collaborate with them on a future track.

Initially just available for Android devices, the App enables users to record and share sound samples with Asian Dub Foundation. The band will then go through all samples and use as many as possible on a future single. This really is true crowdsourcing collaboration! The app also enables users to receive updates from the band on tour dates and other developments. 

Earlier this year the band released their latest album, A History of Now, and they have been busy touring to countries including Japan, India and throughout Europe.

You can download the App from the Android store here
Visit Asian Dub Foundation's website here