We’ve sorted your Christmas with Alessi’s wonderful party plans, and now we’ve found a remedy for the January blues. Sisterly Swedish double act First Aid Kit have announced that their debut album, The Big Black and The Blue, will be released on Wichita Records on 25th January 2010.
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Peggy Sue announce single and live dates for November
Peggy Sue return from their American odyssey this week and get stuck right in to a week of live dates across England, as well as releasing new single ‘Yo Mama’ on limited edition 7” vinyl on 9th November. They’re likely to sell swiftly, so keep your eyes peeled.
The Allotment #2 this Wednesday: Alessi’s Ark, Dufflefolks, Momeraths…
Hot off the heels of an immense success in October, The Allotment is back this Wednesday for a second installment. Lynn FFS and Anika of in London fame have gathered together a gaggle of happily talented musicians, one of the best cake bakers in the land, and bacon on coathangers (!? – that Anika’s a kooky character).
Alessi’s gone Christmas Crackers!
Do you know what’s lovely? Christmas. And another thing? Alessi’s Ark. What if these two things were combined, for one night only, with a sprinkling of Treetop Flyers and a bowl full of Jake Bellows on the side? You’d cry for joy? Well then, dear reader, prepare to weep, for that is what you can have on 10th December.
Cherbourg’s Andrew Davie to play solo show
Cherbourg’s Andrew Davie is to play a solo show in Hoxton on 16th November in the first of four days of gigs curated by Levi’s One to Watch. Hoxton Bar and Kitchen will be taken over from Monday 16th Novemeber to Thursday 19th, when a parallel gig will take place at Cargo.
Wears the Trousers presents tribute to folk legend Odetta
Our friends over at Wears The Trousers have put together a rather lovely compilation in tribute to the great singer and songwriter Odetta, featuring performances from Marissa Nadler, Kelli Ali and Ane Brun.
Johnny Flynn to release EP, tour, then finish second album
There are some exciting stirrings among the original London folksters. Mumford and Sons and Noah and the Whale have just released albums (The First Days of Spring and Sigh No More – both released this month), Cherbourg have a new single out (No More Flowers) Laura Marling’s second record is reported to be almost ready, and now we can expect a new release from the wonderful Johnny Flynn.
Willkommen’s the Miserable Rich to release covers EP
Wilkommen Collective band The Miserable Rich are set to release an EP of cover versions.The five-piece will bring their folk-with-strings sound to four classic pop songs.
UPDATE: Adam Green confirmed as playing the Flowerpot in London tomorrow
The Flowerpot in Kentish Town’s has confirmed that ex-Moldy Peaches man Adam Green is to play a free gig tomorrow night.
This Sunday: London Communion hosts The Vanguard’s first UK show
Regular London, Brighton and Leeds clubnight Communion has lined up another set of treats for Londoners this Sunday.