With her 50′s glamour looks and sultry voice there’s not a lot not to like about Louise Hull. Combine that with perfect folk / pop / rock ‘n’ roll inspired melodies and two harmonious backing singers and you have a perfect band: Louise and the Pins
18 months after their acclaimed debut EP, The North Farm Sessions, Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell finally release their debut album Kite. Their album tour kicks off 22nd Sept.
After a five year absence, British artists are returning to the Womex world music convention this year: Juju, a collaboration between guitarist Justin Adams and Gambian griot Juldeh Camara; a figurehead of English folk music, Eliza Carthy performing with her new band; and Krar Collective.
Treetop Flyers release their new single ‘It’s About Time’ through Communion Records on 18th Sept with a launch party at London’s Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen on 19th Sept.
A new series of Rockfeedback Presents will air on Channel 4 at the end of August into early October 2011. It will feature Robyn, Noah & The Whale, Joanna Newsom, Bombay Bicycle Club, Laura Marling, PJ Harvey, Animal Collective, Fleet Foxes and more.
The Orain Series is a new non-profit project by The Gallery Cafe showcasing three of the most widely acclaimed folk artists in the UK – Dougie MacLean, Heidi Talbot and James Yorkston.
Bad As Me is Tom Waits’ first studio album of all new music in seven years. This pivotal work refines the music that has come before and signals a new direction. Watch the listening party video now!
Josh T. Pearson announces the release of ‘Sorry with a Song’, on 3rd October, on the back of his two MOJO Honors List nominations for Breakthrough Act and Best Album.
Smugglers Festival will capture the hearts of those looking for the unspoilt festival of yester-year. An incredible line-up and a heap of features that will make it the most memorable event of the year!
I’ve gone a bit more alternative this week with our selection of videos from O’Death, Alessi’s Ark, Zun Zun Egui, Sigur Ros, Tasseomancy and Horla Patrie…plus we have tracks from AA Bondy, Tenderfoot and Megafaun!
