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Marissa Nadler is back in London next week for her first gig in the capital in over two years. To mark the occasion she has shared a cover of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Winter Lady’, free to download.

King Charles became the first and only British artist to win the prestigious International Songwriting Contest in Nashville and was signed on the spot by Universal Republic in America. To celebrate finishing his latest album, King Charles will be giving away a free track and organising a free gig.

Don’t miss the HI54LOFI Records Autumn Tour! Starting on the 30th of September in Madrid, A Singer of Songs, Benjamin Shaw, coffee & wine, and Dress Up Like a Hooker, I’ll be Charlie Sheen will be embarking on a tour of Europe. Get the EP Tour Sampler for free!

Björk’s latest video for her new single ‘Moon’ from her album Biophilia has been released. The album presents a number of songs which explore nature, the macro and micro-cosmic world and its relationship to humankind and our music.

Francois & The Atlas Mountains release their new EP ‘Piscine’ on Domino Records. A debut for the label as well as being their first signing of a French artist.

Piers Faccini’s latest coolaboration is with Dom, a 22 year old Brazilian singer and songwriter and gifted cellist. Watch their latest video as they perform Dessa Vez as well as some beautilf solo performances by Dom.

James Yorkston, Adrian Crowley, Alasdair Roberts are all set to kick off another Irish tour in October this year. The remarkable triple bill will consist of full solo sets. If you missed the Homelights documentary from last year you can watch it now.

Rhob Cunningham has shared bills with the likes of tori amos, kirsten hersch, james mcmorrow, damien jurado, john martyn & gil scott heron! Known for his exceptional lyrical talents and great melodies a solo album is due later this year. In the meantime, enjoy this new video.

Beirut hit the NPR offices for a Tiny Desk Concert…after battling with 100 degree heat they soon got themselves sorted thanks to NPR hospitality before performing a great little gig at which they had only intended to play two tunes. Watch it now!

Laura Marling and the band have up and taken the songs from ‘A Creature I Don’t Know’ and headed west-wards across the planet for a tour of the US and Canada. But their final mission before they left was marked for Maida Vale where the BBC studios were calling out…

Ever wondered about the work that goes on behind the making of an album? We do…especially for Cocos Lovers whose latest album Elephant Lands was recorded in a converted caravan! Watch the video below for a brief glimpse of the magic!

Torino-based experimental post-rock group LARSEN will be heading to the UK next month to promote their new single from the recently released ‘Cool Cruel Mouth’ on Tin Angel Records. The critically acclaimed album merges dark electronica with underground New York smokey siren Little Annie ‘Anxiety’ Bandez.