A collection of 4AD  music and artwork is being auctioned on eBay  to raise money for  Natasha Laflin , a British artist and illustrator who suffered a near fatal bain aneurysm in 2008. Funds will go towards helping Laflin move from a care-home back in with her family. Read more about her life here . The auction items include a Grimes cassette single, a test-pressing of the reissue of Dead Can Dance's 1988 record  The Serpent's Egg , a 2009 Japanese label sampler CD featuring selections curated by various 4AD artists, a vinyl compilation of 4AD Session performances, and a book ...

WHAT: The boutique, family-friendlier self-answer to Field Day WHY: High quality handpicked music, plus comedy, art, magic and a food market WHEN: 3rd June WHERE: Victoria Park HOW: £35 WHO: Scritti Politti, Billy Bragg, Josh T Pearson, Bill Wells & Aidan Moffat, Adam Ant & The Good, The Mad & The Lovely Posse, Beth Jeans Houghton, Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Penguin Café, Marques Toliver, Noah & The Whale, Jamie N Commons, Gaz Coombes, Lianne La Havas, Stornoway, Marcus Foster

A new video has emerged from Mairi Morrison and Alasdair Roberts featuring the track 'Never Wed an Old Man'. A fascinating figure in British music, Alasdair Roberts' position - one foot inside traditional music, one foot on the outskirts - is both creative and enviable. Recently teaming up with Mairi Morrison to launch a Gaelic language night at Glasgow's CCA, the pair enjoyed the experience so much that they settled into a studio and began recording a full album. 'Urstan' was released earlier this year, and has now spawned a new video. Deborah Bower and Mat Fleming have adapted the track ...

It's about time I dropped a Spring Mix on y'all. Enjoy! (Props to No Moda for the cover art) Have a listen... "The Storm Has Broken" Here's the track listing: The Pernice Brothers - "Saddest Quo" The Chantels - "Maybe" Franky Perez & Los Guardianes del Bosque - "Los Tiempos Van Cambiando ( The Times They Are A-Changin')" Richard Swift - "Would You" Teengirl Fantasy - "Make A Move" Radio Dept. - "Let Me Have This" Damon Albarn - "Sunset Coming On" Kwes - "Igoyh" Pistolera - "Brooklyn Bridge" Jolie Holland - "Mexico City" Stornoway - "Zorbing" La Makina Del Karibe - "El Maki Man"

There is nothing like a great new record to herald the start of spring. The chill of winter is fading away, the sun is starting to poke its head through the clouds and music somehow starts to sounds better. Rusty Bear’s charming Source To Sea is peppered with just the sort of sounds you need for lazy afternoons in the park and long sunny evenings in the pub. The title track, which kicks off the Leeds-based trio’s debut release, contains all the ingredients we have come to expect from modern folk bands – mandolins, close harmonies, chiming bells, all ...

Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Stornoway, Lianne La Havas are also confirmed for the Oxfordshire event

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