I’m sure I’m not alone in my pre-occupation with this band’s name. What is ‘It’? A kitten? Your drunken Uncle? The monster under your bed? Even more disconcerting then, is the suggestion that whatever ‘it’ is may well be lurking inside your guitar, waiting, perhaps, to catch you off guard before bursting forth and squeezing the hell out of you. Terrifying. But totally untrue, of course, so let me brew a cup of calming herbal tea and relax, for this is a band best enjoyed in a restful atmosphere.
Album: The Martin Green Machine – First Sighting
Play. A strange voice: “I love the accordion. It is a beautiful instrument.”
Aaaaaaaaaagggggggghhhhh. Stop the horrid accordion. Please I beg of you, no more. Please sto – oh you have. And now there are some lovely guitars. And a lush bass line. And suddenly the accordion is the beautiful instrument you promised us Mr Green (Machine).
Mumford & Sons to release new single, tour
Bluesey folksters Mumford & Sons have revealed details of their new single as well as a five-date UK tour.
Noah and the Whale to play free instore tonight
Noah and the Whale are to play a free instore at the newly opened Good Stuff store in Covent Garden.
Peggy Sue, Bon Iver and Beach House to play Green Man
FFS loves festival line-up announcement time, and today is the turn of the spectacular Green Man, who have confirmed folkies Bon Iver, Beach House and Peggy Sue for their August festivities.
Album Review: M. Ward – Hold Time
A mishmash of classic covers and bemusingly brilliant originals, with mentions of William Blake, Catholic education and original sin and a mingling of genres as diverse as glam rock, rockabilly and blues, this album is a ruddy triumph.