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The Walkmen have released two new videos: one for “While I Shovel The Show” and one for b-side “Orange Sunday” both are taken from Lisbon. Watch them both below. The Walkmen will be appearing at End of the Road Festival this year as well as Electric Picnic Festival in Ireland. Other tour dates below.

Lone Pigeon, is, by his record label’s account (Domino), one of their most elusive and enigmatic artists. The release of a mighty 7 album box set is therefore something of a landmark return.

Marissa Nadler has announced the release of her new album for Spring this year. To celebrate this she has offered a free download of ‘Baby, I Will Leave You In The Morning’ which is taken from the self-titled forthcoming album.

HI54LOFI attempted to cram over 10 years of Patrick Porter creativity into one free digital mix tape. It comes in at an amazing 40+ minutes. I wouldn’t know where to start! All that aside, it is now your chance to explore –the man, the myth, the mystic– further.

Speech Project is the brainchild of the talented multi-instrumentalist, Gerry Diver. Gerry started the project in 2008, he conducted a series of interviews, parts of which he has transformed into the most amazing musical compositions. Watch the video below.

To mark the forthcoming release of his debut EP ‘Tumble Down’ on the 4th April via Communion/ Geffen Records, Marcus Foster has released a behind-the-scenes documentary from his recent debut album recording sessions at Rockfield Studios. Plus get those new April Tour Dates.

PJ Harvey is due to release her new single ‘The Glorious Land’ on 18th April. The single is taken from her groundbreaking new album, Let England Shake. Watch the latest video and read about its inspiration.

Withered Hand was due to make a debut appearance this year at SXSW. Now some jobsworth at US Immigration has decided to ask for more evidence of, wait for it, events that have a distinguished reputation! So what the F is SXSW?…Help stop this madness and sign the petition please!

A Pre-existing Condition is the ninth album from acclaimed American singer/songwriter David Dondero. The album breaks new ground for Dondero in regard to the exclusive use of acoustic instrumentation and extensive use of vocal harmony. Listen below.

King Creosote and Jon Hopkins are to release a collaborative album through Domino Records on 28th March titled Diamond Mine. You can get your first taster here.

Alela Diane will be releasing her new album, ‘Wild Divine’ on 4th April on Rough Trade Records. Hear your first taster of her new album below with the opening track ‘To Begin’ and I’m sure you’ll agree she’s going for a whole new sound!

This April, Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, and Old Crow Medicine Show will embark on a tour unlike any in recent memory. Traveling exclusively in vintage railcars, the three bands will journey across the American Southwest!