I was captivated by Luke James Williams and his single Full Moon unveiled a month ago (reviewed here), an early glimpse from his new album Limes Hotel, released this week (17th April). The album was recorded over nine months with longtime collaborator Nick Kozuch, and features guest vocals from fellow folk artist Dear Wife, Since releasing his debut…
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The women-led collective Snowapple has been on creative overdrive this year, now releasing an album and film project called A Moonless Night. International in members and in outlook, Snowapple has been together since 2013, with a prolific output that has seen them involved with a multitude of projects: movement, theatre, mime, puppetry, music, singing, poetry,…
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The Mark Harrison Band have just launched their sixth album called The Road to Liberty. I met Mark at Ealing Blues Festival a few years ago where I talked to him after his set. He was charming and patiently chatted to a few of us for quite some time, discussing the beautiful National Resonator guitar…
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Montreal psychedelic band Elephant Stone released their latest album Hollow on February 14th. I first saw them at The Lexington in 2011 and their stunning set remains etched on my memory, the powerful and hypnotic set closer Don’t You Know cementing an ongoing love for this band, and in particular, Rishi Dhir’s thrilling sitar playing.…
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This was Lamb’s first seated gig, so they tell us. Good going for the duo who have been in existence since 1996. They did, however, exhort us to get up on our feet for a dancey number after which no one seemed much inclined to sit down again. The duo released a new album this year,…
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