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Watch: PJ Harvey – Written On the Forehead

by Alex 3 April 2011 Video

A double helping of PJ Harvey this weekend as another video from the 12 filmed by Seamus Murphy are uncovered. This is Written on the Forehead which you can watch below as well as read what Seamus Murphy had to say about the film and song.

Watch An Island (full film) for one week only

by Alex 2 April 2011 Video

Watch the full length film: An Island, for one week only. In August 2010, French film maker Vincent Moon went to the Baltic island of Als where he met up with the Danish eight piece band, Efterklang.

PJ Harvey – New Video: England

by Alex 2 April 2011 Video

The 6th Film from PJ Harvey’s Let England Shake has been released. The 12 films made by Seamus Murphy set out to capture and interpret the idea of England. The film focuses “on the sound of the song itself which has a melancholic, tragic lilt to it, like a resigned love song of acceptance.” Watch England below.

Treetop Flyers new Video and Download

by Alex 2 April 2011 Downloads

West London based 5 piece band the Treetop Flyers have just signed to Communion Records and will be releasing a 10” single titled Things Will Change. Watch their latest video, grab a free track and get their latest tour dates.

Introducing: I Am Oak

by Alex 1 April 2011 Reviews

I Am Oak is formed around the central figure of dutch singer-songwriter Thijs Kuijken who manipulates minimalistic sounds into complex gentle sound arrays using voice as the main backbone complemented by guitar, banjo, organ, minimalistic beats and samples, all put together from his bedroom.

Efterklang & Vincent Moon – An Island (Update)

by Alex 1 April 2011 Art and Culture

In August 2010, French film maker Vincent Moon went to the Baltic island of Als where he met up with the Danish eight piece band, Efterklang. The objective was to shoot a film. A film with the same length as an album, and a film full of performances, experiments and collaborations. The results went way beyond their expectations.

The Ting Tings remix Dylan (Updated)

by Alex 31 March 2011 Music News

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

by Melanie McGovern 31 March 2011 Reviews

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

by Alex 31 March 2011 Downloads

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

by Alex 31 March 2011 Downloads

Peter Wolf Crier have probably found themselves in some unusual locations for sessions, but in a greenhouse? Surprisingly, the accoustics 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

by Alex 30 March 2011 Music News

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

by Alex 30 March 2011 Music News

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

by Alex 30 March 2011 Music News

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!

Review: Emily Jane White – Ode to Sentience

by Melanie McGovern 30 March 2011 Downloads

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.

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