Having first come across Rachel Sermanni on the BBC Introducing Stage at Reading Festival over a year ago, we were blown away by her stunning voice, tender melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Even playing to a baked festival crowd and contending with so much background noise, as well as the overflow from the surrounding stages, it…
Having scattered themselves around the country following the release of their debut album, the five-piece (originally from Leeds) Killing Fields of Ontario have made a welcome return with sophomore effort ‘How the World Ends’. Having played with acclaimed folk-pop bands like Sparrow and the Workshop and Broken Records, the record promises a more sprawling sound…
A four-piece instrumental band from Liverpool, Kusanagi have shared the stage with an impressive roster including Maybeshewill, Tera Melos and Gallops and released their self-titled debut EP back in April. The four tracks featured on the record hint at a band with huge-sounding ideas, and they’re never afraid to experiment or try out new things…
Following on from a phenomenal amount of hype and an appearance in the BBC’s Sound of 2011 poll, Anna Calvi’s self-titled debut album did not disappoint. With its dark atmospherics, her alluring voice and well-received singles in ‘Desire’, ‘Suzanne and I’ and the astounding ‘Blackout’, she ‘became a favourite with the whole ‘alternative’ music spectrum…
Recorded with much-admired producer Ethan Johns, Laura Marling releases her fourth album in six years ‘Once I Was an Eagle’ on 27 May via Virgin Records. Always extremely productive, this album sees Laura provide 16 new songs for her loyal following and also features prominent use of cello, played by her lifelong friend Ruth du…
Now established as a live force to be reckoned with, alt-folk sextet Woodenbox aim to translate this energy to record with the release of their sophomore album ‘End Game’. Released via Olive Grove Records, the album promises to retain the quirky promise shown on their debut ‘Home and the Wildhunt’ but also add a more…
Oxford boys Gunning For Tamar make a welcome return with their latest EP ‘Camera Lucida’. After the success of last year’s ‘Time Trophies’ EP, released as a stylish orange watch, and the very popular free download ‘Dark Sky Tourism’, it’s clear the four-piece are beaming with confidence and creativity and they are not scared of…
Frightened Rabbit have tentatively made steps into the public conscience over the last five or six years via a hard work ethic, honest songwriting and the help of a Baxters Soup advert. Despite the lack of new material, their headline set at 2000 Trees in 2011 showcased a newfound confidence in their live set and…
Throughout his career, Adam Green has turned his hand to a number of styles – and normally been a resounding success. From introspective and beautiful ballads like ‘We’re Not Supposed to Be Lovers’ to the brutally bombastic honesty of ‘Drugs’, and the peculiarly eccentric ‘Gemstones’ pop to the dastardly dark humour of ‘No Legs’, he’s…
With a sound in the vein of Beth Orton, Lykke Li or even Bat For Lashes, Tibi & her Cello are an astounding addition to the Lazy Acre Records roster. The band consists of Spanish and Norwegian duo Teresa Bernabé and Jørgen Berg Svela but are beefed up in the live setting by a host…
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