First of all, we should admit that our headline isn’t entirely accurate. This is an interview with Ellen, but there were no Escapades present. We didn’t talk about them behind their back though, at least not too much, choosing instead…
Bumper Singles Round-up | Richard Hawley, Smoke Fairies, Tom Williams & The Boat, Quickbeam, Skinny Lister, and many more
Oh my, oh my. A new Richard Hawley album is always something to get excited about, but Sheffield’s most restless talent has really excelled himself this time. Whereas each of his solo records to date have delivered a stark beauty,…
Album | Seth Lakeman – Tales From The Barrel House
Tales From The Barrel House is much as you would expect from a Seth Lakeman album. His old folks tales and traditional themes are punctuated by frequent fiddle breaks and often punchy drums. Often minimalist instrumentation allows Lakeman’s strong vocals…
Listen | Father John Misty offers free download and new video
Josh Tillman will release his debut album under the Father John Misty guise later this month, and is giving us an advance taste of Fear Fun by offering a free download of ‘Nancy From Now On’. There’s also a not…
News | Dirty Projectors announce new album.
Domino records have just announced Dirty Projectors’ highly anticipated sixth album, Swing Lo Magellan. The album will be available on July 9th in the UK and Europe and July 10th in North America. With Swing Lo Magellan, David Longstreth shows that beyond his band’s reputation…
Live | Story Books @ Hoxton Hall
Here at the village-style Hoxton Hall the atmosphere is nothing if not dramatic. Six-strong band, Story Books, are spaced apart on a split-level stage, silhouetted against glaring, ‘Close Encounter’-style lighting. With this type of venue and visuals, bumble-gum pop was…