Love Inks – Leather Glove

11 May 2011

Back in February, Tim shared his discovery of a wonderful electro-pop-meets-lo-fi duo called Love Inks. The band, now a trio, have just released a brilliant new single called ‘Leather Glove’ through Hell Yes Records.

I caught this track on Lauren Laverne’s BBC 6 Music show last week and have since been totally hooked on the eclectic sounds of Love Inks. The Texan trio are touring extensively all over the US at the moment – my fingers are crossed that a UK tour is in the works for later in the year.

The new single comes complete with a fantastically artsy video, viewable below:

Polly And The Billets Doux to play The Station Sessions

By: Lauren

28 February 2011

In: News & Leaks

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The phenomenal Polly And The Billets Doux will be doing a special one-off acoustic performance at St Pancras International Train Station this Wednesday 3rd March as part of The Station Sessions.

Recently dubbed “a harmony blend of country, jazz, blues, folk and gospel” by The Sunday Times, the band are already set to play an impressive flurry of festivals this summer. Before that they’ll be heading out their second UK tour of 2011 this April, with full dates to be announced shortly.

Manchester Scenewipe video session and free download available below.

Polly And The Billets Doux – To Be A Fighter by laurenrazavi

Alessi’s Ark announces second album and UK tour

By: Lauren

28 February 2011

In: News & Leaks

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The stunning Alessi’s Ark has announced details of her second album and a full-band UK tour this May. The follow-up to 2009′s ‘Notes From The Treehouse’ will be released on April 25th through Bella Union, and will be entitled ‘Time Travel’.

The UK tour dates this May are as follows:
Wednesday 18 May – OXFORD – Jericho Tavern (£8)
Thursday 19 May – CAMBRIDGE – The Haymakers (£7)
Friday 20 May – LEEDS – Brudenell Social Club (£7)
Saturday 21 May – LIVERPOOL – Old Bombed Out Church (Liverpool Sound City)
Monday 23 May – GLASGOW – Captain’s Rest (£6)
Tuesday 24 May – BIRMINGHAM – Hare & Hounds (£6)
Thursday 26 May – LONDON – Bush Hall (£10)
Friday 27 May – BRIGHTON – Green Door Store (£7.50)

‘Wire’, a track taken from the new album, is available for free download below.

Alessi’s Ark – Wire by Bella Union