From 4-track to Abbey Road studio 2, recording is a process any band has to go through. From my personal perspective as a Dufflefolk, it is of highs and lows. It confirms all your worst fears about a song through its magnifying glass but also appeals to the inner geek, which resides in most musicians. The process can be long or short depending if attempting the Magnus opus of Ok Computer or the instant energy of The Clash first album. Both I feel to be good.
Alan Pownall & Emmy the Great @ Pure Groove tonight
Thoroughly exciting new Londoner on the scene Alan Pownall will perform for free instore at 7.30pm at Pure Groove records tonight (Tuesday 10th November), joined by Emmy the Great and Does it Offend You Yeah.
Blag tickets for Noah and the Whale at the Roundhouse
Some folks are, we hear, rather fond of getting something for nothing. If you are one of these strange people, you could be watching Noah and the Whale at the Roundhouse for no pounds and no pence next March.
Album: Micah P. Hinson – All Dressed Up and Smelling of Strangers
The urge to do a covers album for most artists must seem like a pretty strong one. You have the chance to play and record your favourite songs from decades of recorded material. You can broaden your musical horizons without drawing too many questions about your decisions from pesky journalists trying to dissect your inspiration, and you can satisfy your ravenous record label with a brand spanking new CD without the years of mental torment.
Album: Kings of Convenience — Declaration of Dependence
If, like me, you’re a massive fan of anything folky and Norwegian then you too will be pleased to hear that indie faves Kings of Convenience are back with a new album. Declaration of Dependence is the duos third album and there’s been a five year gap since their last material, ‘Riot on an Empty Street’. So was it worth the wait?
Video: Lisa Mitchell – Coin Laundry (featuring Johnny Flynn)
Coin Laundry is Lisa’s second single from her forthcoming album Wonder. Some people will listen to this song and instantly love it – others may go hmmm, I don’t get it. Well, if you didn’t like this song the first time…