Unfairly, perhaps, compared to Joanna Newsom, Alela Diane seems to be getting the attention she deserves at the moment. However, is an EP, consisting mainly of covers, a good idea? Katherine Rodgers finds out.

[Exclusive] Alela Diane :: Travelblog #1
Whilst Alela Diane is touring around the UK, she’s going to be writing a bit of a blog about her escapades…

Alela Diane – To Be Still EP
The quality of Alela Diane’s work allows her to also transcend any attempt at positioning or typecasting, especially on this showcase EP of her latest work says Alex Cocks.

Bon Iver – Serpentine Sessions @ Hyde Park, London 30/06/09
This show is yet another dollop of icing on the Bon Iver cake. Consistently good, consistently challenging, consistently pushing themselves – they truly are an audience’s bands, and they certainly knocked this show out of the park.

Sonic Youth, MBV, Aphex Twin and Bloc Party annouced as headliners of Primavera
Check out the lineup for this years Primavera Festival. Full details in the official press blurb inside.
Alela Diane – To Be Still
Currently being talked up by a Mr Guy Garvey, Alela Diane releases her second album. Catriona Boyle finds out if it’s worth the lip service.
Steve Earle and more for End of The Road Festival 2009
The End of the Road festival has announced its first set of bands for this years event. And a very TLOBF friendly line-up it’s shaping up to be…
HEADLINES
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- Kanye West and Jay-Z rumoured to be appearing in Shoreditch today
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- Hot Chip, Mount Kimbie, Metronomy and more to play Sónar 2012
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