in amongst the clouds
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Category Archives: Gigs
múm
Icelandic experimental “folktronica” group múm have a new single, “Toothwheel”, from the forthcoming LP. They are also playing in London as part of the Ja Ja Ja Festival at the Roundhouse, celebrating everything Nordic. Listen to the new single here
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Tagged folktronica, iceland, ja ja ja festival, mum, toothwheel
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Cleft UK Tour
Chaotic Manchester Math-rock 2-piece Cleft are heading out on a “disjointed” UK tour over the next few months. They are tight, energetic and bloody loud live so don’t miss out on the chance of a memorable musical evening
Selectric
Selectric are a “Sorta mathy, sorta jazzy, sorta funky and sorta not funky” 7-piece from London. They have a 3-track download, recorded by Tom Morley from Suffer Like G Did, on bandcamp. It displays competent song-writing skills combined with great musicianship. There is much … Continue reading
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Tagged I'm Watching You and NOT Blinking!, london, selectric
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Iron and Wine – Ghost on Ghost Stream
Iron and Wine‘s 5th studio album, Ghost on Ghost, is released today through 4AD. Far removed from the bedroom recordings of Sam Beam and his acoustic guitar 12 years ago, this album like the previous, Kiss each other clean, has … Continue reading
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Tagged 4AD, ghost on ghost, iron and wine, sam beam
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John Smith – Great Lakes out today
Fourth studio album Great Lakes is self-released today by the acoustic-guitar master John Smith. Playing at London’s southbank centre tonight should be a treat for all involved (including me) as John makes his way round the UK for the first … Continue reading
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Tagged daytrotter, great lakes, john smith, southbank centre
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Modest Mouse – UK Tour
Modest Mouse are playing some summer dates around the UK as well as a festival appearance. With rumors of a new album to be released sometime this year it’s your chance to see one of the most consistently brilliant bands … Continue reading
Feliciano
London based gig promoter Felciano aka Sam Smith puts on some great gigs around London featuring such bands as Everyone Everywhere, Axes, Tall Ships, Polio, Stagecoach, The Physics House Band, Gunning For Tamar and lots more. He has just started … Continue reading
Be right back
So its been quite some time since I last posted, this therefore may turn into a large one. I’m going to try to update on what i’ve been listening to (both old(ish) and new(ish)), some new bands and releases plus … Continue reading
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This Town Needs Guns – New Track
New track, new album on the way and not forgetting the new line-up, This Town Needs Guns head out on UK tour! Always a great show and now with Henry, from the also great but now seemingly defunct Pennines, this is … Continue reading
Shoes and Socks off – Final Release and tour
Shoes And Socks Off is dead, long live Shoes And Socks Off. The end of the line is approaching for the acclaimed solo project of ex-Meet Me in St. Louis front man, and former Shield Your Eyes bassist, Toby Hayes…but … Continue reading
Two Gallants – New album and HUGE Tour!
Two Gallants released fourth studio album The Bloom and the Blight last week, after a 5-year dry spell. In support of the new record they are heading out on a huge tour. Below i have posted just the European Dates … Continue reading
Efterklang – new album and tour
Here’s a teaser for the upcoming 4th studio release, Piramida, from Danish collective Efterklang. The video shows what lengths the group go to create their distinct sound, it is such a joy to see musicians so passionate about their art. The … Continue reading
Minus the Bear
Gig this Friday (17th) at Heaven in London. Touring the new album Infinity Overhead. Stream it here
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Tagged Big Scary Monsters, Infinity Overhead, Minus the Bear
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Everyone Everywhere UK Tour
Everyone Everywhere, recently signed to my personal favorite record label Big Scary Monsters for their newest self-titled full length album. To coincide with this release they are heading over the pond for an extensive european tour, the first they have done. A … Continue reading
A carefully planned festival
If you are in or around manchester this october be sure to pick up tickets for confidently named a carefully planned festival. Tickets are only £10 available here, which is peanuts. Line-up looks interesting, a few certifiably great bands like … Continue reading
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Tagged A carefully planned festival, jairus, Manchester Festival, shield your eyes, tall ships
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