Critically acclaimed singer Ghostpoet (Obaro Ejimiwe) has signed a worldwide deal with Play It Again Sam Records. The label will help with the development and recording of his sophomore album, which is due out next year. Originally signed to Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Recordings, Ghostpoet's first album, Peanut Butter Blues & Melancholy Jam , was nominated for a Mercury Prize in 2011. Tour Dates 16/05/12 - Botanique at Chapiteau (Brussels, Belgium) 19/05/12 - Liverpool Sound City at Kazimier (Liverpool, UK) 25/05/12 - Villa Inrock (Cannes, France) 26/05/12 - Art Rock Festival (St-Brieuc, France) 02/06/12 - Titanic ...

Critically acclaimed British artist *Ghostpoet* has signed a worldwide deal with *Play it Again Sam Records*. The agreement will see *Play It Again Sam *working closely with *Ghostpoet* on all areas of artists development, with a sophomore album chalked for release in 2013. Recording will begin...

Ghostpoet has signed a new deal with Play It Again Sam and kicked off work on his second album. With his bittersweet lyrics and forward thinking, almost jazz-like production Ghostpoet's debut album 'Peanut Butter Blues & Melancholy Jam' won over almost everyone who heard it. A beautiful, at times moving, record it seemed to speak eloquently on behalf of anyone who was young, British and being left behind. Scooping a Mercury nomination, Ghostpoet took his live show out across the country and beyond. Collaborating with Brownswood, the rapper has now decided to pen a new deal. Ghostpoet has hooked up ...

White Denim - The Cockpit // 24th May 2012 Texas 4-piece White Denim may not have gained the critical acclaim they perhaps yearn for; supposedly lacking personality in performance, but with 4 albums under their belt, White Denim’s exciting prog-rock psychadelica is surely able to please even the most unconvinced. Ignore the harsh criticism, White Denim playing at The Cockpit’s suited setting may just change your mind. Click here for more info/tickets, and head here for more info on White Denim. Other Gigs 21/05/12 : DZ Deathrays - Cockpit// [Tickets/Info] 23/05/12 : Yarbo - Nation of Shopkeepers// [Tickets ...

Dinefwr Literature Festival , a brand new celebration of all things literary in mid-Wales, has announced its line-up. As well as booking (ha ha!) the likes of The Brautigan Book Club (which consists of Gruff Rhys, Martin Carr and H. Hawkline), Howard Marks, Caught by the River (featuring Tim Burgess) and even the ex-Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, Sir Andrew Motion. But as well as satisfying the literary lover inside of you; Dinefwr fest is also hosting a stage of musical delights curated by the team behind their festival neighbours, Swn: John Rostron and Huw Stephens. The pair have teamed ...

Dinefwr Literature Festival , a brand new celebration of all things literary in mid-Wales, has announced its initial line-up. As well as booking (ha ha!) the likes of The Brautigan Book Club (which consists of Gruff Rhys, Martin Carr and H. Hawkline), Howard Marks, Caught by the River (featuring Tim Burgess) and even the ex-Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, Sir Andrew Motion. But as well as satisfying the literary lover inside of you; Dinefwr fest is also hosting a stage of musical delights curated by the team behind their festival neighbours, Swn: John Rostron and Huw Stephens. The pair have ...

Hamburg calling - wieder einmal erweitert das MS Dockville seinen Timetable mit neuen Künstlern. Zuletzt vergrößerte sich das vielfältige Line-up bereits in Form der Pop-Newcomer Me And My Drummer, sowie des britischen Indietronic-Trios We Have Band ( motor.de berichtete ). Auch der neue Bandschwall zeigt eine große Bandbreite an Musikstilen. Für den hanseatischen Singer/Songwriter-Charme sorgt Niels Frevert mit seinem aktuellen Langspieler "Zettel Auf Dem Boden" im Gepäck. Daneben bringt der geheimnisvolle, maskierte Elektronik-Künstler o F F Love die Tanzmeute zum Kochen. Außerdem zeigen Boy & Bear mit ihrer Mischung aus rollenden Drums, krächzenden Gitarren und schwärmerischen Melodien weshalb sämtliche Konzerte von ihnen ...

Kwes Meantime [EP] [Warp; ] by James Parker Rating: This is Kwes’ first solo release since crossing over from Young Turks to Warp at the end of last year. I’m struggling to wrap my head around why they wanted him. Okay, so for a guy still in his mid-twenties, he keeps some pretty impressive company. Production work for Damon Albarn and Speech Debelle , official remixes for The xx, The Invisible, and the Portico Quartet, and a genuinely decent couple of mixtapes with Micachu, including original guest vocals from the likes of Ghostpoet and Dels. There’s even an endorsement from ...

WHAT: More than 400 acts across 30 venues WHY: Because Liverpool has no shortage of musical outlets and keenness to foster its history and reputation. Like its spiritual precursor, Manchester's In The City, there's also talks and conferences, including Arthur Baker in conversation with Nelson George (Friday 1pm) and a DIY label panel (Thursday 1.30pm) with Rich The Line Of Best Fit, John Brainlove, Whiskas Dance To The Radio, Alex Holy Roar and Shell Amazing Radio. WHEN: 17th-19th May WHERE: Across Liverpool HOW: £45 for all the gigs, £150 for everything WHO: THURSDAY: Slow Club, Still Corners ...

Live at Leeds reached the grand old age of six this weekend, bands and music fans came from miles around to take over Leeds and check out acts from every angle of the musical spectrum. The conundrum for the Live at Leeds festival goers is that there are great bands in great venues all over the city, the punter has to learn not to be greedy, or alternatively put the trainers on and run from place to place, in order to get everything in. Leeds solo act Soul Mates Never Die AKA Josh Lewis, broke in the downstairs of matchbox ...

Our Live at Leeds 2012 gallery includes the likes of: Alt-J Bastille Black Moth Ghostpoet Hawk Eyes I Like Trains Ladyhawke Lianne La Havas Rae Morris Photos by Danny Payne

Nestled into the coastline of Croatia, Soundwave is rapidly emerging as one of the finest boutique festivals Europe has to offer. Eclectic without losing sight of its identity, Soundwave will return this summer with performances from daisy age crew De La Soul, Ninja Tune balladeer Fink, Mercury nominee Ghostpoet and more. Fusing electronics with traditional songcraft, breaking through genres on a yearly basis Soundwave is fast becoming one of Europe's most sought after events. In a special one off feature, we questioned some of the acts from the Soundwave line up about their festival memories. - - - DJ Yoda Festival Virginity ...

Ein kräftig zubeissender, tanzbarer Freitagmix mit 43 x Indie und Electro Indie. U.a. gibt es Songs von American Royalty, Ghostpoet, The Rapture, Joan As Police Woman und alles, was es dazwischen noch so gibt… Direktlink zum Mix

- Frequenze news - A differenza dei cugini del rock, quelli del soul londinese se la passano alla grande. La nuova onda, prima con Kiwanuka che è già una certezza, domani con Kwes , sempre con la personalità della vecchia scuola R&B;, ma a differenza del primo, aggrappato con fermezza al presente e proiettato al futuro,  sta dimostrando di poter bonificare gli aridi territori del pop commerciale. E va bene, se ne potrà sottolineare anche la scarsa tempestività sui lavori di Ghostpoet, SBKTR e Jamie Woon, ma se i 17 minuti del Meantime Ep sono un'indicazione di ciò che verrà, l'album ...

For the last four weeks Jakwob has been in the studio with music’s upper echelons; Kano, Ghostpoet, Mr Hudson, Youngman, … Continue reading »