Cloud Seeding is a music project by guitarist Kevin Serra (This Ascension, Lot 49.) The project was conceived as a space for collaboration to showcase vocalists he admires. For the first single, Serra worked with Boston-based singer Marissa Nadler. Download it now.
Pedro Soler, and his son, Gaspar Claus have created something entirely unique. Barlande is a journey in many ways…’a desire for archaic purity and a raw, uninhibited and fundamental approach’ to the inter-play of Cello and Flamenco Guitar.
Up and coming Liverpool based Laura J Martin’s double a-side single Kiss By Good Night opens to atmospheric crackles and dark noir brooding, providing a captivating Tom Waits styled introduction and clear indicator that you’re in for something a bit different.
Northern Latitudes was inspired by two field recordings made by Chris Watson for a CD called ‘The Sea Ice Border’. It comprises of two recordings: 89 24 N Below and 89 24 N Above. Both feature in the mix at the beginning and end. The music in between was chosen based on the feel of those sounds.
PJ Harvey is set to play at London’s Royal Albert Hall on October 30th. Tickets for the show go on-sale on Friday August 12th. This will be PJ Harvey’s first appearance at this historic venue, following shows in Glasgow and Manchester next month, and further recently announced European dates.
Richmond Fontaine’s frontman, Willy Vlautin, has already established his credible talents as a songwriter and novelist. It therefore seems inevitable that the two creative ends would eventually intertwine. The High Country, does just that by becoming a song-novel.
A Winged Victory For The Sullen is the new collaborative project between Stars Of The Lid founder Adam Wiltzie and L.A. composer Dustin O’Halloran. The album drifts just above melancholia, maintaining an air of understated sadness and beauty that makes those uplifting moments all the more potent.
Steve Earle released I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive back in April this year which accompanied the publication of his first novel sharing the same title. Find out more about the Hank Williams connection and get those Uk and European Tour dates!
Society are a three piece band from West Sussex whose music ranges across country-soul, indie and folk-rock. Their album ‘Songs from the Brickhouse’ was released in 2009. You can hear clear influences of West Coast Country Rock and their three part harmonies set them apart from the crowd.
Brendan Trinkle’s latest album release, The Quarry, was recorded during the winter of 2011. “One hears often that beauty is all around, that art imitates life, that real life is stranger than fiction, but I think perhaps many of the words we write aspire toward our ideals.”
Many of you will by now be familiar with the early inspired English Folk Rock sound of Galley Beggar whose album, Reformation House, we reviewed back in June. They have put together a fantastic session for your enjoyment which you can listen to below.
Yep Roc Records is set to release the sophomore album from London / Brighton-based trio Peggy Sue on October 25. Singer / guitarists Katy and Rosa along with drummer Olly recorded Acrobats in Bristol with producer John Parish.
