Dog Is Dead have unveiled the rather scary video for their upcoming single 'Two Devils'. Dog Is Dead come with a certain reputation: jaunty indie pop, the band's output has a buoyant, uplifting feel. Apart from 'Two Devils'. The band's new single, 'Two Devils' has an edge, a bite which Dog Is Dead previously lacked. A quote from frontman Rob Milton: "a tale of guilt and insanity stemming from a twisted relationship in which a girl falls sick. It’s a little dark." Out on March 5th, 'Two Devils' comes backed with 'The Well' alongside a remix of ...

Frightened Rabbit have announced a string of dates for both acoustic and full band shows across their native Scotland for April. Scott Hutchinson will kick off the first leg of the tour solo playing some very intimate shows along the way, starting on the 11th in Cafe Continental, Gourock the frontman then hits Perth, Forres, Ullapool and the Isle of Mull before hooking up with his bandmates in Aviemore on the 18th April. Full details below. Acoustic Shows (Scott only) 11th April // Gourock, Cafe Continental 12th April // Perth, Twa Tams 13th April // Forres, The Loft 14th April // Ullapool, The Arch ...

Frightened Rabbit have outlined plans for a tour of the Highlands, mixing solo shows with full band dates. The Highlands appear to have become quite the hot destination for any new group with a folk bent. Mumford & Sons started the trend, while Laura Marling has also become enamoured with Scotland’s Northern lands. Now Frightened Rabbit have confirmed plans for a full tour of the Highlands. However the band have a greater claim to the venture than most. The five piece are actually Scottish for a start, while Frightened Rabbit are also known for disappearing off into the North to ...

The glittering cast list attached to Kathleen Edwards’ new record promises a huge amount. Produced by her sometime spouse and fellow Wisconsin dweller Justin Vernon and featuring guest appearances from the likes of Stornoway, Norah Jones and Francis Farewell Starlite, Voyageur‘s reputation goes before it. Opener ‘Empty Threat’ is a jaunty, summery tune that bounces [...] ( Read more... ) Categories: Records Tags: Kathleen Edwards

Welcome to the sixteenth edition of New Music by Region . Every fortnight we aim to present the best new music in 6 major cities and regions from across the UK (and Ireland). With the help of regional correspondents, we plan to present our shortlist of new music in Birmingham, Brighton, Dublin, London, Norwich and Oxford. New Music by Region #15 can be found here ! Name : Is I Cinema – ‘Testarossa’ For Fans Of : Delphic and Spiritualized Website : Official website Correspondent : Lyle Bignon Taken from The Unnamed, recorded with Midlands production maestro Gavin Monaghan (Scott Matthews, The Destroyers, Editors, Carina Round), 'Testarossa ...

The Apple Cart is set to return this summer with an eclectic mixture of music, comedy and art. Brought to you by the same team who birthed Field Day and Underage, The Apple Cart is one of London's more unusual one day events. Perfect for families, last summer's instalment merged new music with art and spoken word. Returning for a fresh instalment in Victoria Park, this summer's event will arrive slightly earlier to avoid clashing with the Olympics. Taking place on June 3rd, the first names on the bill for The Apple Cart have been announced. Noah ...

Dog Is Dead have announced they'll be releasing a new single this March. 'Two Devils' was premiered via Huw Stephens' radio show last week, and will receive a release on March 5th through Atlantic Records. Prior to this the band will be heading out on a pretty massive tour, kicking off at the London Garage on February 7th. UK Tour February 7 – London Garage (supporting King Charles as part of HMV Next Big Thing) February 17 – The Electric Ballroom (supporting Cloud Control) February 18 – Norwich Arts Centre February 19 – Oxford Academy 2 February 20 - Birmingham Academy 3 February 21 ...

Newcomers Dog Is Dead are set to release their new single 'Two Devils' on March 5th. Hailing from Nottingham, Dog Is Dead spent 2011 up-ending expectations. A breezy indie pop outfit, the band showed a sense of ambition, of sheer bloody mindedness that could see them reach some staggering heights. Currently working on their debut album, the band are now focussing on a new single. 'Two Devils' will be released on March 5th, with David Kosten (who is currently overseeing their debut LP) sitting in the producer's chair. Rob Milton commented recently that the single "is a tale of ...

Jeffrey Lewis, Neneh Cherry and Marcus Foster also play London's Victoria Park in June

The Apple Cart Festival returns to London’s Victoria park this summer and the initial line up looks impressive already. The annual festival, organised by the same people behind Field Day and Underage Festival, which showcases not just musical talent but also comedians, artists and magicians. Among the initial musical acts named are Billy Bragg , Noah and the Whale and Stornaway while some of the first comedians on the bill include Seann Welsh and Josie Long. Early bird tickets are available by heading here , priced £29.50. We’ll bring you further updates as soon as they are announced. Initial ...

Welcome to the fifteenth edition of New Music by Region . Every fortnight we aim to present the best new music in 6 major cities and regions from across the UK (and Ireland). With the help of regional correspondents, we plan to present our shortlist of new music in Birmingham, Brighton, Dublin, Norwich, London and Oxford. New Music by Region #14 can be found here ! Name : Goodnight Lenin – ‘Wenceslas Square (Winter Edition)’ For Fans Of : Midlake and Stornoway Website : Official site Correspondent : Lyle Bignon Songcraft that combines neat pastoral folk with classic melodies and harmonies borrowed from US folk-rock supergroups such ...

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Dog is Dead , who really should have made the BBC Sound of 2012 list, are set to begin a headline tour of the UK beginning on February 18th at Norwich's Art Centre. With the release of their single 'Hand's Down' receiving both heaps of critical praise and radio airplay, the band are currently working on their debut album with the renowned David Kosten, who has previously worked with the likes of Everything Everything and Bat For Lashes. However before 2011 draws to a close, the band are set to return home to play a massive homecoming gig at ...

Dog is Dead , who really should have made the BBC Sound of 2012 list, are set to begin a headline tour of the UK beginning on February 18th at Norwich's Art Centre. With the release of their single 'Hand's Down' receiving both heaps of critical praise and radio airplay, the band are currently working on their debut album with the renowned David Kosten, who has previously worked with the likes of Everything Everything and Bat For Lashes. However before 2011 draws to a close, the band are set to return home to play a massive homecoming gig at ...

Dog Is Dead have released a cover of 'Christmas Wrapping' as a free download. As Noddy Holder once so buoyantly observed: It's Christmas! Well, almost. The shops are staying open late, Slade are booming out of every shopping centre sound system and as a result Dog Is Dead have got the festive feeling. The fast rising Nottingham group recently recorded a cover of the perennial Christmas favourite 'Christmas Wrapping' adding their own flavour to the Waitresses' classic. Making the track available as a free download, you can download Dog Is Dead's version of 'Christmas Wrapping' HERE. Donning their ...