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James Yorkston has announced his new album, Songs for Nina & Johanna, featuring collaborations with Nina Persson (The Cardigans) and Johanna Söderberg (First Aid Kit). The Scottish songwriter’s sixteenth LP for Domino arrives on August 22nd. Recorded in Stockholm with members of The Second Hand Orchestra, the album is previewed by two new songs and videos, “A Moment Longer” and “Love / Luck,” which are available to stream now.

Having released their Tucker Martine-produced fourth album Ruins, at the start of the year, Swedish songbird and songwriter sisters First Aid Kit return with this unexpected and wholly delightful EP Tender Offerings.

It’s often said that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, and this album applies salve to the wound and sets about the healing. Just like the medical box of their name, every home should have one.

Hot on the heels of their Brit Nomination for ‘Best International Group’, First Aid Kit have unveiled a their new video for ‘Master Pretender’. Watch it here.

Watch Samantha Crain performing with First Aid Kit plus she announces her return to the studio to work on new album with John Vanderslice and Magik*Magik Orchestra.

First Aid Kit reveal a live video of ‘Master Pretender’, they are also supporting Ryan Adams as part of iTunes Festival at the Roundhouse on 21 September.

First Aid Kit’s ‘Stay Gold’ offers fuller arrangements and brighter dynamics. Whilst the lyrics have become more intimate and personal it is an album of heartfelt beauty.

First Aid Kit have announced their most ambitious UK tour to date in September and reveal their new video ‘My Silver Lining’. Watch it now.

First Aid Kit have unveiled their new video for ‘Cedar Lane’, a new track from their forthcoming album ‘Stay Gold’ which we’ve also chosen as our Song of the Day.

Swedish Duo First Aid Kit are set to release their new single ‘Wolf’ this month and will be back in the UK in November for their biggest headline dates thus far.

First Aid Kit arrive in the UK this week for Jack White support dates at Brixton Academy and Hammersmith Apollo, to celebrate they have unleashed their compelling video to ‘Blue’.

First Aid Kit recently performed a great Tiny Desk Concert for NPR which you can watch below. All the tracks they performed were from their latest release The Lion’s Roar. Set List: “New Year’s Eve” “The Lion’s Roar” “Emmylou” Audio Session (mp3) The girls are overjoyed to announce that they are going on tour with JACK WHITE in Europe this June & July. Dates below. You can check out their …

Michael Farrant caught First Aid Kit at London’s Bush Hall last week. The noise of the audience reached ear-splitting volume as the sisters took to the stage…

Watch First Aid Kit’s latest video for their new single: The Lion’s Roar. It is also the title of their new album set for release on 5th December.

Watch Ane Brun performing at Cirkus in Stockholm, including a special guest appearance from First Aid Kit.

First Aid Kit’s first American-recorded album, ‘The Lion’s Roar’ is due out 23 January 2012. Listen to the title track now.

Conor Oberst has, after a three year break, decided to resurrect Bright Eyes for what is likely to be the finale album of this moniker. The People’s Key will be sending Bright Eyes out with a bang if that is the case. Despite some shallow press reviews, I think this is an exceptional album!

When First Aid Kit came to the UK recently our London based reviewer, Melanie, managed to have a lovely pre-show talk with them before their show at The Garage. If you missed Melanie’s pre-show interview and gig review then read it here (plus some great photos from Michael on the night). They have since headed on over to the states where they have had a lovely welcome from the good …