After two albums of letting it all hang out with Grinderman, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have produced an album of subtle beauty, a soothing antidote to the garage noise of a mid-life crisis put to music. Returning to…
Album | Richard Thompson – Electric
Richard Thompson’s latest album does what it says on the tin. Electric sees him put the acoustic guitar which starred on his last several records to one side and plug in a Stratocaster. Recorded in Nashville in Buddy Miller’s studio,…
Premiere | Megan Wyler Feat. Adem Ilhan – The Fraying
We’re very excited to be able to exclusively bring you the first listen of Megan Wyler’s new single ‘The Fraying’, featuring Adem, who produced her debut album Through the Noise. The pretty, acoustic guitar-led duet combines the pair’s gentle vocals in…
Brian’s Mixtape | The relationship curve
Dear readers, It’s time for another silly yearly traditional that has been forever marred by the greed and capitalism that has modern society so relentlessly in its grasp. As a sensible owl I could not possibly approve of Valentine’s Day,…
News | Hannigan, Bunyan perform on Nick Drake tribute album
Vashti Bunyan, Lisa Hannigan and Teddy Thompson are among the artists performing on an upcoming Nick Drake tribute album. Way To Blue has been put together by Drake’s original producer, Joe Boyd, who took an unconventional approach to the project. Feeling…
Artist Blog | Simon Nicol of Fairport Convention blogs week two of their UK Tour
Following on from Chris Leslie’s blog last week, Simon Nicol is treating you all to a frankly astonishing window on the world of the Fairport Convention tour bus. Brace yourselves for restaurant reviews, poorly fingers, and the first photograph of…