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JOAN SHELLEY – ” Rivers and Vessels ” EP

Posted: March 28, 2018 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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Covers EP recorded February 2018 with guest appearances from Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Daniel Martin Moore, Julia Purcell, and Doug Paisley. Covering Nick Drake can be tricky, but Joan Shelley manages just fine with her gorgeous, heartfelt rendition of Five Leaves Left’s lead off track . She doesn’t do anything radical with the song — she just lets it breathe, wearing its wistful melancholy like a favorite winter coat. Joan Shelley is back on the road this year, for a few dates, she’ll be supporting the guy who played lead guitar on the original “Time Has Told Me” — the mighty Richard Thompson himself, who has been known to cover the tune from time to time. Maybe Joan can coax him onstage for a duet.

100% of sales from the EP on Bandcamp will go to the Kentucky Waterways Alliance. This exclusively digital album is also paired with a limited edition print set, whose proceeds also benefit the organization. The print sets were illustrated by Lettie Jane Rennekamp, and printed by Patrick Masterson Letterpress.

Sincere thanks to the musicians who volunteered their time and talent to this project. Also thank you Jessica George of RPM for coordinating and motivating, Lettie Jane Rennekamp for contributing her drawings and the title, Patrick Masterson Letterpress Printing, Catherine Irwin, Glen Dentinger, Mike Quinn, Jessica Kane, and everyone at the Kentucky Waterways Alliance for their vital work.

Released March 28, 2018

Drums – Sean Johnson 
Bass – John Pedigo (except track 1, Bass – Kevin Ratterman)
Guitars – Joan Shelley & Nathan Salsburg

All songs arranged by Joan Shelley 

JEN CLOHER – ” B Sides and Rarities “

Posted: March 25, 2018 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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This is a photo of us taken backstage in Birmingham on our U.K tour in February. I’m pretty sure we were a little delirious after a couple of days of long drives and late nights. Our whirlwind tour also took us to the States for our first ever headline shows. No matter where we played in the world we were greeted by beautiful, attentive audiences who had genuinely connected with our music. It’s not lost on me that at the age of 44 I’m touring to different parts of the world and playing sold out club shows. Amazing! Thanks to each and everyone of you for coming out to show your support or buy an album. It means the world to us.

Lastly, I wanted to offer you a little gift as a token of my appreciation for the support you have shown me and my band this year. I’ve put together an 8 track EP of songs from all different projects. Some of them you may have already but just in case you don’t head over here and enter $0 into the payment field, then enter your email and it’s yours.
Sending lots of love,
Jen x

NDIA REID – ” The Other Side Of The Wheel “

Posted: March 24, 2018 in MUSIC
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Nadia Reid performing at Bush Hall, London

Nadia Reid, who released one my favourite albums of 2017 with Preservation and who we named one of the best new artists of 2017, Nadia has debuted a new song, “The Other Side of the Wheel,” in a live session for New Zealand’s RNZ Music. It was filmed on a park bench in Nadia’s hometown of Port Chalmers, and it includes gorgeous nature footage and you can hear the native birds chirping in the background. The song is just Nadia with an acoustic guitar, but it immediately registers as music just as strong as the more fleshed-out material on Preservation.

HISS GOLDEN MESSENGER – ” Standing in the Doorway “

Posted: March 21, 2018 in MUSIC
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“Standing in the Doorway” was written and recorded during the making of Heart Like a Levee. I think I was trying to understand if and whether luck was related to my life at the time. I always liked this tune, but it didn’t seem to fit the emotional arc of that album for some reason. It also seemed like it could survive on its own, away from other songs that might give it context. Since Heart Like a Levee came out, a lot has changed in the world, of course. I’m currently writing this from the studio where we’re working on our next record and trying to live in this world with some kind of light.  —M.C. Taylor

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HISS GOLDEN MESSENGER – ” Hiss Golden Messenger Meets Spacebomb “

Posted: March 21, 2018 in MUSIC
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This song was recorded with the Spacebomb family—a collection of musicians with deep kinship and connection to Hiss Golden Messenger—in Richmond, Virginia, on February 7th, 2018. They love their families and friends in the same ways that I do mine. I was proud and honored to work with them on this song.

All proceeds from “Passing Clouds” and “Passing Clouds Dub” will benefit Everytown, a movement of Americans working together to end gun violence and build safer communities. I urge you to perform your own small actions of peace whenever and wherever you can. We can make the world we want to live in. 

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No spiritual surrender. —M.C. Taylor, Durham, NC

Released March 21, 2018

NILUFER YANYA – ” Live At SXSW Pledge House “

Posted: March 16, 2018 in MUSIC
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Nilüfer Yanya, a West Londoner, draws inspiration from jazz and soul for gentle but achingly insistent songs driven by her own acoustic guitar fretwork. Watch her session from our day stage during SXSW.

This London-based  singer songwriter Nilfufer Yanya joined the PledgeHouse day party on March 13th at SXSW. The up-and-coming alternative/indie singer showed off her new-age sound, astounding the audience with her subtle saxophone and guitar arrangements, supporting her gorgeous, deep voice.

Nilüfer Yanya, a West Londoner, draws inspiration from jazz and soul for gentle but achingly insistent songs driven by her own acoustic guitar fretwork.

Songs performed 1:05 Angels 5:32 Golden Cage 14:25 Thanks 4 Nothin‘ 20:01 Baby Luv

 

JULIE BYRNE – ” Natural Blue “

Posted: March 12, 2018 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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Not Even Happiness is lyrical nourishment for the soul. Throughout the album, Byrne’s deep, resounding voice melts into orchestral arrangements like waves lapping on a shore, as the aptly named, ‘The Sea As It Glides’ suggests. Meanwhile, the gentle pluck of guitar strings brings an earthy twang to Byrne’s solemn ode to dual existence. There is both vulnerability and quiet strength in Byrne’s observations of the natural world and her place within it. The listener is immersed in the sprawling landscapes of America’s mid-west: its vast prairies and ‘That long-forgotten feeling of silence’ that overwhelms mind, body, and soul. Byrne sings of love and heartbreak, but the album is ultimately a journey of self-discovery and self-preservation, with traces of a spiritual awakening and renewed faith in God: ‘I’ve been sitting in the garden / Singing to the wind / I’ve been searching for an anchor / I’ve been seeking God within.’

LUCY ROSE – ” Somethings Changing ” Documentary

Posted: March 12, 2018 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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Lucy Rose has been around for a little while, but is one of those artists that just keeps getting better & better. She’s sublime, I think as a songwriter , It will be really interesing to watch her further progress in 2018 . Lucy’s third album ‘Something’s Changing’, released a mini-documentary and gone on a tour of cinemas across the country.

As 2018 begins Lucy’s not putting her feet up with a cuppa. Instead, she’s shared a brand new track, ‘End Up Here’, which was recorded during the sessions for ‘Something’s Changing’. It’s a sparse, guitar-led number that puts Lucy’s vocals and words at the forefront.

This is the official video for ‘End Up Here’ by Lucy Rose

Lucy Rose’s splendid return ‘Something’s Changing’ was another record we’ve had listening too on heavy rotation since the summer. After you’ve dug into the stunning record, watch the moving documentary of the same name to learn about the inspiration behind the songs.

Something’s Changing is out now on Communion Records.

ELIOTT – ” Figure It Out “

Posted: March 12, 2018 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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This 21-year-old young woman from country Victoria is leaving everyone stunned by her raw lyrics and haunting melody. Jack Grace is producing her, adding the electronic elements driving the beats and sonics. This one is going to be a special one!” .The Australian talent wrote ‘Figure It Out’ recently, with production coming from fellow rising artist Jack Grace.

A simple piano and vocal combination, it’s remarkably effective, with the songwriter dreaming of a return to her youth. Yearning for a simpler time, this theme turns the video into something extraordinarily effective.

Shot in Eliott’s home town and even features some of her family and friends.

“I think it was so important to go back to my hometown for this video,” she says, “It was such a special few days filming, because I got to do it with all of my best mates – there was no acting, it was honest and real. Figure it out is about leaving the comforts of home and doing something purely for yourself.”

Following the release of her acclaimed debut single ‘Figure it Out’ rising newcomer Eliott, has just revealed a video for her next single release ‘Over & Over’ which is released on the 2nd  March 2018 and has been produced by rising fellow Aussie artist Jack Grace.

CARMODY – ” Like That / Before You Knew Me “

Posted: March 9, 2018 in MUSIC
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Being widely tipped as one of most likely artists of 2018, South-East London songwriter Carmody is enjoying a huge wave of support from music bloggers drawn to her candid story telling style woven into her music which deftly unites the gulf between folk and pop. Using guitars, electronic instrumentation and keys to supplement her light vocal style which is laden with anguished emotion and heartbreak.

Developing out of the capital cities vibrant DIY scene, most discovered her through her collaborations with Alfa Mist, Laura Misch, Nick Leng and Tom Misch with whom she teamed up with on the single ‘The Last Song’ and to create their ‘Out To Sea’ EP. Blending hip hop with soulful guitar work, the five-track release was a massive hit with the music press and quickly saw her name spread.

“Most of my songs seem to be about memory and loss in all their different shapes and forms.”

She has subsequently made further release whist working independently including the EPs ‘Skin’ and ‘2nd Exit’ and shown a massive creative outburst with tracks ‘Like That’ and ‘The Ways Of Your Love’ being brought out in recent months. Her prolific roll continues, aiming to bring out her debut album this year.

“I think it’s pretty essential to push yourself out of your comfort zone; I’m always trying to find new chords and challenge myself to write about new things in order to continue to develop my songwriting.”

Carmody has just announced a handful on headline dates for May 2018. Expected to sell quickly, book your ticket today!

  • 14/05 Carmody – The Castle Hotel, Manchester
  • 15/05 Carmody – Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
  • 16/05 Carmody – Crofters Rights, Bristol
  • 24/05 Carmody – Bush Hall, London
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