Reid Morrison’s gentle, yearning voice opens this timeless gem of an EP as he introduces the troubled protagonist of ‘Mountain Song’, before raw guitar and subtle harmonies melt into the beautifully crafted tale, and rather than burying the past, this London-based band marrying minds from both sides of the Atlantic effortlessly transport you to a different musical time and place entirely.
Emmy the Great to play at Young Husband EP launch tonight
Young Husband’s new EP, Idiot Son, launches on 28th September and the fellah will be celebrating with a free Pure Groove Instore this evening (Friday 25th Sept) from 7:30. Longstanding musical chum Emmy the Great will also appear as part of their covers band, the High Men.
Anika recommends: She Keeps Bees
What’s the worst thing that could happen to a bee keeper? I guess it would be to have your beloved bees turn on you whilst simultaneously discovering you are alergic to bee stings. Ack! Lets not wish that upon anyone. Jessica Larrabee and Andy LaPlant spent the entire summer (BEE SEASON) in the UK, visiting all the way from Brooklyn, playing dozens of shows.
In pictures: End of the Road festival
End Of The Road festival returned in its fourth year with more magic and sparkle than ever before. All of the old favourites were there, including the secret disco, hidden piano lounge and of course the free-roaming people-loving peacocks.
EP: Withered Hand – You’re Not Alone
Withered Hand’s gnarly name reflects his sound perfectly – warts and all folk music that’s more world-weary than we will ever be.
Willkommen unveil new act: The Climbers – free MP3
The Willkommen chaps have added yet another brill act to their roster. The Climbers’ songs are penned by Tim West — a schoolfriend of The Leisure Society’s Christian Hardy. Tim, Christian and TLS frontman Nick Hemming make up the nucleus of The Climbers.