Having given up a youthful dalliance with punk to throw himself into folk music, Jonah Maddox has just released his debut album Together We Are Taller. The panel went in to hear the results. James Rutherford: On first impressions, Together…
Johnny Flynn reschedules American tour dates
Johnny Flynn has announced he is to reschedule some dates of his American tour due to “unforseen circumstances”. Original tickets are still valid, and refunds are available from the point of purchase. Rebooked dates are as follows: Friday, October 22,…
Slow Club take time out from 2nd album for KT Tunstall tour
Slow Club have announced they are to support KT Tunstall on her five date UK tour. The Sheffield twosome are taking some time out from working on their second album to hit the road this week, and also have plans…
Album: Clinic – Bubblegum
Hailing from Liverpool and famed for hiding behind surgical masks, Clinic have remained the cryptic indie lover’s dream since they formed in 1997. With a ‘Post-Punk Revival’ label and cult status, Clinic have continued to develop their sound over the…
Live: Communion Launch @ The Cellars, Oxford
Communion, a club night and record label set up by Kevin Jones (formerly of Cherbourg) and Ben Lovett (of Mumford & Sons), was originally intended to promote upcoming musicians in the London circuit. This launch saw its grasps expanding to…
FFS New Bands Panel: Musical Charis
Sacramento’s Musical Charis have just released their LP People, People, so we sent the panel in for a listen. Emma Dalby Bowler: Lush and full of life, jam-packed with uplifting harmonies, the album People People is at first not especially…