TLOBF were lucky enough to be able to ask some probing questions of Mark Hamilton, Woodpigeon’s frontman, primary vocalist and songwriter. Here follow his responses, touching on subjects like lyrical concerns, new musical directions, and the new album’s charming cover art.
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Woodpigeon – Die Stadt Muzikanten
Mark Hamilton immersed himself in the past to write the songs on “Die Stadt Muzikanten”, but Woodpigeon still point to the future.
The Young Republic – Balletesque
An all-American anti-hero romp through Tom Waits to Bob Dylan to Smashing Pumpkins to Brendan Benson to Cold War Kids. Catriona Boyle reviews.
The Low Anthem – Oh My God Charlie Darwin
A North American folk blues artist on the Bella Union label – sounds right up TLOBF’s street… Actually, stylistically it’s not as straightforward as that.
Woodpigeon – Treasury Library Canada
Folk music is better off with Woodpigeon around. They challenge convention, without any loss of honesty or respect. Shain Shapiro reviews the latest from one of Canada’s finest.
Andrew Bird – St.Giles Church, London 20/11/2008
Ro Cemm witnesses Andrew Bird debut new tracks from his forthcoming record and concludes that everybody should go and witness him if they get the chance.
