Firmly grounded in folk and country, with harmonies that would be perfectly at home on a porch swing in the deep south, Boo Hewerdine’s latest album is a sweet stroll through life, love and the like. That said, this dude doesn’t sit comfortably in a musical box. He’s a wanderer when it comes to musical styles, and that makes for an album of kaleidoscopic shade and tone.
Come to The Allotment TODAY: Broadcast 2000, I Said Yes and Al Lewis and Sarah Howells
FFS has teamed up with Anika in London to bring you The Allotment this Wednesday – the first of many London band nights characterised by excellent music, a DIY attitude and, most importantly, free cake.
Album: A.A. Bondy – When the Devil’s Loose
Ten years since Scott Bondy and his band Verbena caught the eye of grunge legend Dave Grohl, who then produced their second album (the averagely received Into the Pink), an older and (perhaps) more mature Bondy has released his second album under the name A.A. Bondy, When the Devil’s Loose.
Chris Garneau playing London’s Luminaire on Tues
The lovely Chris Garneau is stopping in London for one night tomorrow as part of his European tour in support of LP El Radio.
Brian’s mixtape #9: Guest playlist – The Yellow Bird project
It’s that time again folks, Brian should have rolled up his sleeves and rifled through his dusty old LPs to find you 45 minutes of musical magic to get your week off to a good start. However, this week Brian’s found a crafty way to be lazy and passed the baton over to his pals at the Yellow Bird Project.
Huge amount of kit stolen from Noah and the Whale after Manchester gig
Noah and the Whale have said they are ‘devastated’ after losing thousands of pounds worth of kit to thieves this week.