March 2011

The Ting Tings remix Dylan (Updated)

Music News 31 March 2011

This is turning into a weird week. Caught this today…The Ting Tings have re-mixed Bob Dylan’s Subterranean Homesick Blues. Appears to be a Record Day feature run by Sony to encourage all you folks out there that fancy a go at mixing…not sure about the idea personally but they pull it off ok (if you like the idea of killing a good song)…watch the video below:

Lau vs Adem – Ghosts EP

Music Reviews 31 March 2011

Following up their split EP with Karine Polwart, acclaimed Scottish folk trio Lau have embarked on another collaborative effort, this time with London based musician Adem. Read Melanie’s review below.

EELS 2011 World Tour plus free Trilogy EP Download

Downloads 31 March 2011

EELS have surprised fans by announcing a World Tour. This will be their first tour since the release of their album trilogy (HOMBRE LOBO, END TIMES, TOMORROW MORNING) in 2010. To kick things off they are giving away a free track from each album which you can grab below.

Peter Wolf Crier – Video Session

Video 31 March 2011

Peter Wolf Crier have probably found themselves in some unusual locations for sessions, but in a greenhouse? Surprisingly, the acoustics sound quiet good. Check out their North Shore Session as they tackle the plant life and go green with Untitled 101 off their debut Jagjaguwar release Inter-Be.

Fleet Foxes reveal Documentary Film

Music News 30 March 2011

Fleet Foxes have just revelealed a video to the song Grown Ocean taken from their forthcoming album Helplessness Blues. The video features documentary footage which you can watch below along with an earlier documentary covering Robin Pecknold opening for Joanna Newsom.

Ra Ra Riot Announce First UK Tour In 2 Years

Music News 30 March 2011

Ra Ra Riot have announced details of their flying UK tour dates in May, their last being over 2 years ago. Their UK presence will be short-lived appearing at only three venues before heading off to Darnstadt, Germany. Listen and watch recent live appearances below.

Ben Howard to release new EP

Music News 30 March 2011

Ben Howard is due to release a new EP titled Old Pine. With a growing reputation and loyal fan base, Ben looks set to get a lot more exposure with his new signing to Communion / Island Records. Watch his recent Communion appearance and get those new gig dates!

Emily Jane White – Ode to Sentience

Music Reviews 30 March 2011

Emily Jane White’s new album, Ode to Sentience is an album of darkness and mystery. Vocally her dulcet tones have been likened to Mazzy Star and Cat Power, a voice that is at once both rich and wispy, a subtle whisper sucking you in much like the darkness she utters of being intoxicated by.

Emily and The Woods – Secret Session

Video 29 March 2011

Emily and the Woods has just recorded a video session for Secret Session on which she sings songs from her new EP which features Ted from Mumford and Sons as well as Marcus from Willkommen Collective. Watch it below:

King Creosote & Jon Hopkins: Diamond Mine

Music Reviews 29 March 2011

Diamond Mine is the work or maybe I should say the pleasure of King Creosote & Jon Hopkins. It is the most beautiful album I’ve heard in a long long time, the use of field recordings take you inside the solitude of the singer for a deeply moving experience. Album of the week without a doubt, listen in full below!

Introducing: Dúo Cobra

Video 28 March 2011

Introducing: Duo Cobra – Their breadth of influences is huge and ranges from the bossa nova of Tom Zé, the experimental folk of Jim O´Rourke, the rock of Frank Zappa, the pop of Vainica Doble and the electronic music of Aphex Twin

Introducing: Jác

Introducing 28 March 2011

Jác are a six-piece folk-pop ensemble that cross a mix of genres infused by Latin and European influenced instrumentations including horns, classical strings, ukulele, mandolin, accordion, and group vocal harmonies. Comparisons to Beirut would be more than justified but the band are by no means following in their tread.

Behind the Scenes: Alela Diane and Wild Divine

Video 28 March 2011

This wonderful film from director Austin Wilson looks behind the scenes at Alela Diane and her forthcoming album. Shot entirely in her Portland home the film offers a very down to earth view of everyday life as well as a little insight into her inspirations and her new album.

Watch tUnE-yArDs new video!

Music News 25 March 2011

It has to be said that the tUnE-yArDs new video to Bizness is nothing short of brilliant! A whole bunch of kids from Miraloma Elementary took part in the project. Mimi Cave who directed and Sonia Reiter who choreographed must have the patience of saints…Watch it below and get the chance to appear on her website!

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