The Wailin Jennys’ Bright Morning Star is of the utmost quality, but requires a little time to take root in one’s mind. The harmonies are perfect, the dynamics are truly moving, and every track thoughtfully arranged. This being said, it…
WIN: Tickets to Mechanical Bride’s London show on 19th April
Mechanical Bride has just announced the release of her debut album through Transgressive records on 6th June. Her upcoming single Colour of Fire is currently available for free download from the Mechanical Bride website. The brains behind Mechanical Bride, Lauren…
Louise Distras
Already much-hyped ex-punk, with fans in high places, currently gigging up and down the country. Her debut EP Spiders came out on Dapsone records late last year and new EP Heartstrings On A Handgrenade will be available 2nd May. A…
Album: Nicole Atkins – Mondo Amore
Nicole Atkins has one of the most incredible voices of any artist recording right now. She channels the spirit of Judy Garland, Roy Orbison and Edith Piaf. Her haunting tones were central to the sweeping, cinematic tracks of 2007 debut…
News: Live shows to launch Kosovo charity album
Next week sees the release of ‘ten’ – a charity album which marks 10 years of Manchester musicians raising money for Manchester Aid to Kosovo featuring the likes of Elbow, Doves, Stephen Fretwell and Jim Noir – and to celebrate…
News: EELS – world tour and free EP
Good news for people who like good music. EELS are very selflessly spending their summer traipsing all over the world so folk like you and I will have a chance to see them play. The band will be on the…