James Apollo’s third album Hide Your Heart in a Hive is one that will define his career as a musician. Apollo drifted across America like a young Bad Blake. He slept in his car and played a new town every…
Mountain Man to support Jonsi on September UK Tour
Mountain Man have a busy summer in the UK, having already played Glastonbury the Vermont trio are also making appearances at Green Man, End Of the Road and Bestival and will support The Low Anthem throughout August. Now, the trio…
Live: Divine Comedy / Alela Diane Duo: Salle Pleyel Webcast, Paris
I don’t know if this really counts as a live review, even though I watched it live. I suppose that is the only dilemma with the webcast, as everything else about it seems to be brilliant. They’ve become something of…
Deer Shed to host Alessi’s Ark & Blue Roses
If you’re on the look for a laid-back festival with a bit of class, look no further than the intriguingly named Deer Shed Festival, a one day festival (camping’s an optional extra) taking place at Baldersley Park, North Yorkshire on…
Communion plans free shows and live compilation album
Communion, the clubnight and label started by Kevin Jones of Cherbourg and Ben Lovett of Mumford & Sons, has announced its second compilation will be recorded over a series of sessions and live shows at The Flowerpot in Kentish town…
FFS New Bands Panel: HT Heartache
Okay, if you’re in a good mood, and you don’t want it spoilt, back away now. This one is not for you, at least not today. California may be a land of sunshine, but not much of it seems to…