After two years of solid touring, Angus and Julia Stone return older and wiser with their second album.

James Yuill – Earth & Fire EP
What happens when a musician remixes their own work? Catriona Boyle finds out.

Rodrigo y Gabriela – 11:11
It’s been three long years but, happily, the Mexican acoustic guitar masters are back.

Alejandro Escovedo – Bush Hall, London 30/04/09
It’s very, very tempting to drop the overused ‘L’ word to describe former punk and founding father of alt-country Alejandro Escovedo.

Jeremy Warmsley goes unplugged for Valetines
Jeremy Warmsley gives away a track for Valetines Day and curates an all-day gig at the Slaughtered Lamb this coming Sunday.
‘Quiely Now’ – Frightened Rabbit unplug and tour
Off the back of winning our “Album of the Year” poll, Frightened Rabbit have announced the release of an acoustic live album, and a series of lvie dates for March/April next year.
Micah Blue Smaldone – The Red River
Micah Blue Smaldone’s latest offers sparse, neo-traditional folk with an eye for theatre. James Dalrymple soaks up the bleak atmospherics.
Introducing: Jay Jay Pistolet
He’s a friend of Laura Marling, and now he’s a friend of ours. We caught up with one of the best new singer/songwriters around and find out what’s behind the music.
Minus the Bear to release new EP
Minus the Bear have announced an exclusive EP featuring acoustic versions of fan favourite tracks…
HEADLINES
- Best Coast announce UK headline tour, new album due in Spring
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- Cate Le Bon announces UK tour
- Kanye West and Jay-Z rumoured to be appearing in Shoreditch today
- The Flaming Lips, Friends and Tom Vek amongst those confirmed for The Parklife Weekender 2012
- Hot Chip, Mount Kimbie, Metronomy and more to play Sónar 2012
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