Benoît Pioulard is the pseudonym of Portland-based artist, writer and photographer Thomas Meluch. His current work which you can hear below features his unique use of looping guitar and vocals.
Thrill Jockey add experimental electronic duo Matmos to their roster. Get a free track from their new other-worldly EP ‘The Ganzfeld’ that are explicitly based upon psychic session material.
Laura Marling showed her love for the Allman Brothers earlier this year when she covered ‘Whipping Post’ which appeared on their 1969 debut album The Allman Brothers Band. Watch the video.
Only Son (AKA Jack Dishel, ex-Moldy Peaches lead guitarist) will be playing a short string of west coast dates in August with Regina Spektor and Kimya Dawson. Check Jack and Regina’s video duet.
Antony and the Johnsons ‘CUT THE WORLD’ was recorded with the Danish National Chamber Orchestra. It brings a heightened sensitivity to his work beyond any previous studio release.
Patch & the Giant are a north London based alternative folk band who have been kicking up the dust since 2011. They are about to tour South England so make sure you get a chance to see them live!
John Butler re-records his signature tune ‘OCEAN’ as a thank-you to fans. Download it below and watch him performing it in ‘The Compound’, his studio in his hometown of Fremantle, Western Australia.
We review and talk to James Yorkston about his new album ‘I Was a Cat from a Book’ plus watch his first public performance of ‘Border Song’ from the album.
Pearl Jam frontman, Eddie Vedder, played his first ever solo shows this week in Manchester and London, effortlessly and emotionally showing what a tremendous artist he is with high quality two-hour plus sets nightly.
Listen below to Grizzly Bear’s new single ‘Yet Again’. The track is taken from their forthcoming album ‘Shields’ which will be released on Sept 17/18th plus news of UK Tour Dates.