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Mark Linkous – RIP

7 March, 2010

Rollingstone have reported that Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse has comitted suicide. [click to continue…]

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Seth Lakeman – New Album + April Dates

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Taking place in more intimate venues, Seth Lakeman will be showcasing some brand new songs on his latest tour in the run-up to the release of his new studio album ‘Hearts and Minds’ later this Spring. Get your tickets quickly to avoid missing out! Just follow the links below:

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Valgeir Sigurdsson – Draumalandið

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The official release of Valgeir Sigurdsson’s Draumalandið (Dreamland) is today! This is an original-soundtrack album from the film Dreamland, with music written for a + 20 piece chamber ensemble and electronics. The recording features Nico Muhly (arrangements, piano, celesta, harmonium), Sam Amidon (vocals, banjo, guitar) Ben Frost (electronics),

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Karine Polwart News

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It’s always good to hear from artists that are well loved by listeners and Karine Polwart is certainly one of them. She’s been a little bit quiet for a while on news and this newsletter brings us all up to scratch:

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Ether 10 – 16-24 April 2010

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Ether – Southbank Centre’s annual music festival of innovation, art, technology and cross-arts experimentation – has long been presenting one-off collaborations and groundbreaking work from the likes of Kraftwerk, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and Thom Yorke, and David Byrne.

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Found (Fence Collective) release free laptop mix: ComputerScheisse

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Many of you will know Found (Fence Collective) from our Frukie stream. They have put together a great mix which they are giving away for free.

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Sharon Van Etten – Love More (new video documentary)

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When I first heard Sharon Van Etten’s “Because I Was In Love”, I was moved beyond words. On my first listen I held my breath in stunned silence. How do you even begin to describe in words something that moves you beyond them. There is an underlying beauty to her voice and music that can [...]

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Ruth Theodore – White Holes of Mole Hills (new album/video/Tour)

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Following the popularity of Ruth Theodore’s debut album “Worm Food” we are all waiting with intrepidation for her new release “White Holes of Mole Hills” due out this month.
The album contains nine entirely original pieces of characterful storytelling delivered with the utmost care and attention, bringing Ruth’s wholly considered writing to life.

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BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winners 2010

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The 2010 Folk Awards took place yesterday and these are the lucky winners. Mr Harding of BBC Radio 2 will be playing highlights on his show tomorrow.
The Winners were:

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Karen O and the Kids upstage Miley Cyrus in Grammys

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Although not officially announced, Matt LaMotte of Interscope Records has announced on a blog that Karen O and the Kids is now a Grammy Nominee having replaced the Miley Cyrus song “The Climb” (from Hannah Montana) which has been disqualified…what a God damn shame…OK laughing over

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The Local – Gig List

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If January was the month of recovery, then February is the month for discovery!
The Local are here to help you out on this quest for life improvement with a stack of dates below helping you find your new favourite band in February and beyond!

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Peggy Sue – New Single

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Peggy Sue have announced their debut single release on Wichita. The band will release Watchman on 22nd March and it will be available to buy on 7” and download.

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Communion Compilation Exclusive

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We will be featuring regular tracks from the Communion Compilation every hour from now and over the weekend on our Frukie Stream! Don’t miss out as the album isn’t out until 1st March 2010! After the weekend you wlll still hear tracks but a lot less regular due to our large playlist.

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Broadcast 2000 to perform full accoustic set @ Pure Groove

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Broadcast 2000 will perform a full acoustic set @ Pure Groove London Thu 25th February 2010 – 1.15pm. Delicate songs that fans of recent hits Leisure Society will love, Broadcast 2000 bring a beautiful mix of warm strings and uplifting vocals that fans of early Noah & The Whale will also cherish.

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The Low Anthem – Mini Concert

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The Low Anthem have been getting a lot more attention in the UK recently following the announcement of their appearance at Celtic Connections on 28th January followed by further UK dates on their European Tour. They are also teaming up with another Frukie favourite of ours, Brown Bird,

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Communion release unique compilation

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Communion, the London-based musician/fan collective responsible for some of the most talked about club nights in London, Leeds and Brighton, are to spread their wings in early 2010 with the release of a unique compilation featuring a host of previously unrecorded songs and exclusive one-off collaborations.

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Kevin Coyne – New Release and Folk Radio UK Giveaway

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One of the most unique artists in rock, Kevin Coyne’s music and lyrics were initially informed by his passion for blues and R&B and by his experiences as a social worker and therapist in a psychiatric hospital. These joint influences first came to the fore when he formed Siren in 1968 with guitarist Dave Clague. [...]

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