Sharing a name with an overweight, curly haired, Spanish footballer might not be the first thing most musicians aim for when putting together a band. Indeed, the music created could not be further than the image of the former Bolton Wanderers midfielder huffing and puffing his way around a football pitch. In fact, Ivan Campo in the musical sense are a three piece folk tinged trio based in Manchester and this EP is their fifth release to date.
Jeremy Warmsley to mend broken Valentine’s Day hearts
He of the electro-folk sparkle and eminently hummable melodies has sorted out Valentine’s Day early this year.
Jeff Lewis, Herman Dune, Laura Marling and more for Union Chapel gig
Platforms:live has announced a corker of an all-day gig at London’s Union Chapel on 21st February.
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Alessi’s Ark releases free MP3 download
West London folkster Alessi has made a track from her forthcoming album available to download free for a limited time.
Mumford and Sons announce UK tour
Mumford and Sons have posted dates for their UK tour beginning in the remote parts of Scotland.
Ryan O’Reilly
They say: \\”Evocatively sublime and effortlessly bewitching. O’Reilly has a passionate and characterful voice, Celtic fire, faltering heartbreak (and) the commanding stage presence of a young matador…If he could bottle it, he would make his fortune\\” -Rock’n’Reel