Lail Arad is truly delightful, as I discovered when I accidentally went to see her play back in December. On stage, she comes across as being adorable, but the question when confronting her new EP, Someone New, is whether that…
EP: Adelaide’s Cape – Last Sleep in Albion EP
Listening to Last Sleep in Albion you can tell the band has developed, especially in confidence. The production and general sound of the EP has more depth than earlier demos, at the same time keeping a folksy integrity. Opener ‘This…
Live: Laura Marling, 3/4/10 @ Studio 672, Cologne, Germany
Studio 672, the sold out 220 capacity venue in the centre of Cologne, lended itself to genius for a night; for 65 minutes the German crowd (plus a few token Brits) were treated to the insightful beauty of Laura Marling…
Peggy Sue announce European tour
Following last month’s release of details about their imminent new album, Peggy Sue are embarking on a month-long tour of Europe in support of The Archie Bronson Outfit. Upon their return to the UK in May, they’ll be heading off…
Johnny Flynn reveals details of new album and tour
It’s been two long years since the accomplished debut A Larum was ardently welcomed to our ears, so it’s with joy that we receive news of Johnny Flynn’ second album. Entitled Been Listening and to be released on 7th June…
Album: Woodpigeon – Die Stadt Muzikanten
Some artists spend their entire careers clinging to a single sound, stretching it taut until the bones begin to protrude and reveal the fragile artistic elasticity that held the music together. Mark Andrew Hamiltons’ Woodpigeon barely manage a song without…