On the early tracks of Beirut’s 4th full album ‘No No No,’ Zach Condon, head honcho of the world music outfit, seems somehow weary. Yes, it has long been his approach, a compelling laid back yet motivated drive, but some…
Album | Beirut – No No No
End Of The Road Festival 2015: Sufjan Stevens, Laura Marling, Marika Hackman, The Unthanks, This Is The Kit
It’s 3pm, a couple of days after the glorious End Of The Road Festival 2015 and I’m online buying early bird tickets for EOTR 2016. I’m diligently clicking and refreshing waiting for the link to explode into life so I…
EP | Oh Sister – Watch the Water
On her debut EP, Watch the Water, Oh Sister shows off her song writing prowess in a richer, more electro-filled sound than I’d previously heard at her intimate live performances. The new vibe fits her style impeccably, and her voice…
Album | Yo La Tengo – Stuff Like That There
One of my favourite Yo La Tengo tracks is ‘Gentle Hour’, a hushed, drony love song from 2009’s Dark Was The Night compilation. I realised this week that it’s not theirs, but was originally recorded by New Zealand’s Snapper. That’s…
Album | Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats – Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Nathaniel Rateliff has long been an alt-folk hero, not known to many, but obsessed over by those who do. He is one of those rare acts who inspires a cult-like following whilst simultaneously not being a weirdo or having a…
Album | Rayland Baxter – Imaginary Man
Anyone familiar with Feathers and Fishhooks was most likely keenly anticipating some new tunes from the man, the myth, the legend – Rayland Baxter. I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Baxter live at a folk festival, where he told…