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TORRES – ” Strange Hello’s “

Posted: February 14, 2015 in MUSIC
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Singer/songwriter Mackenzie Scott, better known as Torres, has announced her follow-up to 2013’s self-titled debut release. The nine-track offering is titled  “Sprinter”, and it’ll be out May 5th in the U.S. and May 18 in the UK/Europe via Partisan Recordings. Listen to the album opener “Strange Hellos” . It was produced by Rob Ellis (known for his work with PJ Harvey), with a backing band featuring Portishead guitarist Adrian Utley and PJ Harvey’s bassist Ian Oliver.

Here’s what Scott had to say about the album’s lyrical concerns, which reflect the experiences of her family. (Both Scott and her mother were adopted):

Whether it be abandonment, or fear of rejection, or perhaps inability to connect with people, comes down to that fear of isolation, of not being good enough. Those are themes that have cropped up in my personal life, in my writing, and my mom can definitely understand that herself.

This spring, Torres will be heading out on tour to celebrate the release of the new LP.

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Tipped by Sharon Van Etten: “I got to see Torres’ first show in New York at Cake Shop a while back. She was so nervous – she shyly said where she was from and that it was her first show, but as soon as she started playing you could feel that nervousness go away. It reminded me of when I first came to New York. She’s been kicking ass recently though, and I’m really excited for her.”
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RHODES – ” Morning ” EP

Posted: February 14, 2015 in WE LOVE
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Rhodes EP, “Morning from Hertfordshire newcomer David Rhodes seems to have all the BRIT-scooping authenticity that should see him lauded by plenty of grown up musical aficionados, and probably see him on Jools Holland too. And to be fair the opening piano strokes of ‘Your Soul’ are briefly promising, niggling nerves that Thom Yorke used to when the insect-click tedium of his albums was at least interspersed with moments of sparse beauty. But with overblown yet still oddly cold swirls of Coldplay-ish echo on the aforementioned song,

BEN HOWARD – ” I Forget Where We Were ” on David Letterman Show

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Talented English singer-songwriter Ben Howard paid a visit to the ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ recently to perform the moving title track from his new album, ‘I Forget Where We Were,’ which was released this past October. You can watch the full recap in the video above.

The heartfelt indie-folk tune seems to flow out of Howard with ease, and he certainly makes the one-handed tapping technique look easy. Even Letterman was impressed, and when asked why he plays like that, Howard answered, “Because I have small thumbs.” ‘I Forget Where We Were’ is out now via Republic Records, both digitally and on vinyl —  Ben Howard is currently on an extensive U.S. Tour in support of the record which will wrap up on February 15th in Portland before he heads to Australia, and then back to Europe for more dates.

MARIKA HACKMAN – ” Undone Undress “

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Marika Hackman, has not been an unfamiliar name to music lovers globally with three highly praised EPs in the past couple of years. Now, Hackman has finally released her debut album which she labels as being “playful in its darkness”. Bravely her debut album has no previous EP tracks – a move that shows self-confidence and indeed it was the right move. ‘Undone, Undress’ is another enchantingly captivating song, the gentle instrumental for the first 20 seconds completely draws the listener in to this stripped back track that highlights vocal ability to play the melancholy emotion of the rest of the album. When the strings kick in at about the 2min30second mark, it lifts the track to a whole new celestial level. Needless to say it’s a highlight on the album.

MARIKA HACKMAN – ” Monday Afternoon “

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Another day, and another glorious track from the new  Marika Hackman album due this coming weekend. This one’s entitled “Monday Afternoon”, and unlike a real Monday afternoon, you’ll never want this to end. This one sees woodwind flourishes smoosh together with stellar strings and glorious guitar; it’s pretty tranquil, summery and boasts an abundance of chill.

We Slept At Last is out on 16th February via Dirty Hit Records .

MARIKA HACKMAN – ” In Words “

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Here is Marika Hackman‘s latest track, ‘In Words’. Taken from her upcoming album “We Slept At Last“, it’s a track that feels like the sound to burning the midnight oil – quiet and subtle, haunted by a plethora of noises from gleaming percussion and electronic stutterings, to the antique organic dust of a big drum thud and the steady jaunt of rhythmic guitar. At the same time, it sounds beset with breezes, Marika’s voice itself seemingly summoning nature and being outdoors; it’s standing on a mountain at night time, but in a dream.

It’s progressive folk music, with sounds that take you back far, far from its ’60s revival, back to actual folk music, Pagan music, a millennium old atmosphere conjured with its collection of instruments and sounds and vocal chords, ancient spirits in modern vessels all lovingly churned together with help from burgeoning producer Charlie Andrew.

“We Slept At Last” is out 16th February.

MARIKA HACKMAN – ” Skin “

Posted: February 13, 2015 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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Marika Hackman has unveiled another cut from her forthcoming debut album, ‘We Slept At Last’. 

“Skin” is a collaboration between Marika Hackman and London-based singer Sivu. The song was written by Hackman as a duet for the two artists after she was asked by Sivu to sing on one of his own tracks.

The song was distributed for free on cassette tapes as a Christmas Present to fans on Marika’s Tour at the end of 2013, and was released digitally through SoundCloud a few months later. Lyrically, the song is archetypal Marika Hackman, with disturbing anatomical descriptions and beguiling imagery of love.

Out 16th February, ‘Skin’ links up with ‘Before I Sleep’, ‘Drown’, ‘Ophelia’ and ‘Open Wide’ in previewing the record, which comes produced by Charlie Andrew and follows two EPs. She also managed to become a werewolf and eat Laura Marling – that too.  Having already released three stunning EPs, and now she’s readying the release of her debut album, “We Slept At Last”. presenting the premiere of a new track, Skin, the fourth to be unveiled from the album.

The gentle folk tune is a haunting peek into We Slept At Last. The intimacy of Hackman’s words are matched by equally intimate instrumentation, delicate guitar and brooding textures. It’s the most gentle song to come from the album so far and follows the profound Animal Fear, which has been picking up spins

“Skin is, in essence, a love song, although I’m loathe to describe anything I write in that way,” Hackman said of the song’s theme. “I knew it was going to be a duet before I wrote it and it’s the imagined conversation between myself and the object of my desires, then coming to the conclusion that I’m not capable of loving so freely any more, and feeling completely isolated. Chirpy stuff.”

She added that it will act as a kind of “interlude” on the forthcoming the album, which she describes as sonically diverse. “I was worried that it might stick out like a sore thumb but actually I think the record is so diverse anyway that it doesn’t come across like that,” said Hackman. “I love that fact that we lifted lots of the instrumental lines straight off the demo, which I recorded in my bedroom at my parents house, so it feels even more personal in that sense.” The album was crafted with producer Charlie Andrew, who worked on Alt-J‘s An Awesome Wave and the follow-up This Is All Yours, and also produced Matt Corby‘s Resolution.

Alongside the album, Hackman has compiled a 28-page art book with photographer Glen Erler. She’ll be exhibiting those photos as well as debuting the album live in full at Camden’s Cob Gallery. The debut album by the 22-year-old Brit is due to be released on Friday, 13th February via Sony.

Marika Hackman heads out on tour from late March, beginning in Leicester on 23rd March, and carrying on until 15th April in Southampton.

MARCH
23 Leicester The Musician
24 Hull Adelphi
25 Stoke Sugarmill
26 Birmingham The Rainbow
28 Nottingham Bodega
30 Milton Keynes Craufurd Arms
31 London Bush Hall

APRIL
1 Leeds Brudenell Social Club
2 Newcastle Think Tank
3 York Duchess
4 Manchester Night and Day
5 Glasgow King Tuts
9 Bristol Thekla
10 Cardiff St John’s Church
11 Aldershot West End Centre
12 Bedford Esquires
14 Cambridge Portland Arms
15 Southampton Joiners

MARIKA HACKMAN – ” Claude’s Girl “

Posted: February 13, 2015 in MUSIC
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Marika Hackman’s ascent over the last two years has been wonderful to witness. Emerging as an ‘anti-folk’ prodigy at the tail end of 2012, her string of EP’s to date have showcased a stunning development, each new release showing a groundbreaking new trait to her ever-expanding sound.

It is with little surprise then, that her forthcoming debut album, ” We Slept At Last” set for February is an incredibly exciting prospect, with material from the record slowly trickling out in the build up to the release.

Marika Hackman perform ‘Claude’s Girl’

“This is a song about trying to get to sleep, and being unable to switch off your head” explains Marika Hackman, introducing new track ‘Claude’s Girl’ before performing a stripped back rendition for Gigwise.

Marika Hackman’s debut album “We Slept At Last” will be released 16th February through Dirty Hit Records.

 

NATHANIEL RATELIFF – ” Falling Faster Than You Can Run “

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Nathaniel Rateliff proved that all he needs is a single acoustic guitar and a stand and deliver attitude to hold an audience in rapt attention. His voice, his phrasing and his songs have a way of hitting the mark and where others can dazzle with a flurry of finger style, simple rhythmic strumming seems to be all that Nathaniel requires. It’s probably true to say that it’s how most of his songs take shape and they are simply being taken back to the moment of their birth. Listening to “Falling Faster Than You Can Run”, you can hear it there too and the album’s core is the same basic blend of guitar and voice. But that framework is taken to another level with subtle arrangements that add drama to Nathaniel’s philosophical and emotional vignettes.

Since the release of his debut album, 2010’s In Memory of Loss, Nathaniel’s career has taken off, leading to opening slots with Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, and The Fray. In the past, he has also shared the stage with Bon Iver, Wilco, Indigo Girls, CAKE, Tallest Man on Earth, Delta Spirit, Mason Jennings, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Laura Marling, Ben Howard. Nathaniel’s debut record received massive praise from notable publications such as Mojo, Uncut, Q, Rolling Stone Paste, and London Times. He also made his first appearance on the massively popular television program, “Later…with Jools Holland”.

LUKE DANIELS – ” Whats Here Whats Gone “

Posted: February 13, 2015 in MUSIC
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Whilst the emergence of Luke Daniels as a singer songwriter may have caught some flat footed, it perhaps shouldn’t come as a total surprise. He may well have staked a claim to fame as a melodeon player of considerable repute, with the likes of Ian Anderson, De Dannan, as part of the Riverdance band and as a mainstay in Cara Dillon’s combo, but along the way he has recorded several albums under his own name and in tandem with others. It all points towards a wellspring of creativity that you could argue was always heading towards “What’s Here What’s Gone”. While the clues are there, however, the really pleasant surprise is what a bold and accomplished album this is, great songs, a sumptuous sound, containing at its heart a burgeoning philosophy, which adds a whole other level at which this record works.

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Over the course of a twenty-year career Daniels has already earned his place on the UK Folk scene as a virtuoso melodeon player with the likes of Riverdance, De Dannan and Ian Anderson. Whilst performing with his own band at The London Jazz Festival, The Royal Festival Hall and festivals in the UK and internationally. Luke also worked alongside Howard Shore and The London Philharmonic Orchestra as a soloist on the movie soundtracks for Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.

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