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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.

My Brightest Diamond’s third album ‘All Things Will Unwind’ arrives on 10th October and tour date announcements are to follow soon, but in the meantime feast on the video for ‘Be Brave’. It’s a gorgeous slow-burning piece of operatic chamber pop.

Brooklyn based trio The Sweet Ones are certainly not known for their subtlety as demonstrated in their latest video for “Carburetor” – but the band’s new track “Kids At The Bottom” highlights their love for Jonathan Richman, harmonicas, and Americana.

Double Six, a sister label of Domino Record Co. have announced the release of John Cale’s Extra Playful EP, available now on heavyweight 12”, digital and now, due to demand, on CD from October 10th. If you enjoyed John’s 1973 album Paris 1919 you’ll love this!

Next month, Karine Polwart is to release a brand new DVD titled ‘Here’s Where Tomorrow Starts’. It is filmed largely in The Scottish Borders and features live favourites such as “Daisy”, “Sorry” and “Follow the Heron”. Watch a preview now and get her Autumn tour dates!