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.
Category: News
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.
Come to The Allotment TODAY: Broadcast 2000, I Said Yes and Al Lewis and Sarah Howells
FFS has teamed up with Anika in London to bring you The Allotment this Wednesday – the first of many London band nights characterised by excellent music, a DIY attitude and, most importantly, free cake.
Chris Garneau playing London’s Luminaire on Tues
The lovely Chris Garneau is stopping in London for one night tomorrow as part of his European tour in support of LP El Radio.
Huge amount of kit stolen from Noah and the Whale after Manchester gig
Noah and the Whale have said they are ‘devastated’ after losing thousands of pounds worth of kit to thieves this week.
Jay Jay Pistolet calls it a day
It seems Jay Jay Pistolet’s claims at the Cargo folky extravaganza that it was the last time he’d ever play his songs weren’t far from the truth.
Tickets on sale now for Mumford and Sons’ album launch hoe-down
Never ones to do things by halves, Mumford and Sons have arranged a rather special celebration for the launch of their album ‘Sigh No More’.
Emmy the Great to play at Young Husband EP launch tonight
Young Husband’s new EP, Idiot Son, launches on 28th September and the fellah will be celebrating with a free Pure Groove Instore this evening (Friday 25th Sept) from 7:30. Longstanding musical chum Emmy the Great will also appear as part of their covers band, the High Men.