2011′s Green Man Festival will see a headline performance from the Seattle based folksters alongside live sets from the likes of Wild Nothing and Villagers.

Fleet Foxes reveal second album, free download
After several months of heightened expectations and rumours, Fleet Foxes have revealed details of their second album and are offering the title track up for free.

Belle & Sebastian, Mogwai, Fleets Foxes, The Flaming Lips confirmed for Primavera Sound 2011
Belle & Sebastian, The Flaming Lips, Mogwai, Fleet Foxes, Animal Collective, Swans, Suicide, The National, Mercury Rev and Velvet Underground’s John Cale have all been confirmed for Primavera Sound ’11.

Graham Nash Tribute album features Robin Pecknold, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Brendan Benson and much more!
A whole host of modern artists, including Robin Pecknold and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy plus many more, have joined forces to cover Graham Nash’s solo album track-by-track.

First Aid Kit – The Big Black and The Blue
The Big Black and The Blue mines 70s rustic American and the pastoral, harmony heavy folk of more recent acts to prove itself retro, but no less interesting for it.

TLOBF Albums Of The Decade
It’s the last TLOBF feature of the year… The best, and must hear, albums since the noughties arrived – as chosen by TLOBF contributors. Enjoy.

Ola Podrida – Belly Of The Lion
Deceptively simple and measured throughout, ‘Belly of the Lion’ lays out an emotional landscape through its evocative imagery and measured attention to detail, carved by a knowing hand.

Beneath The Surface #1
Welcome to the ramblings of Simon Raymonde. The first in our semi-regular column from the Bella Union head honcho, ex-Cocteau Twin and acclaimed record producer.

Neil Young, Fleet Foxes, Seasick Steve confirmed for Hard Rock Calling
Hard Rock Calling organisers confirmed today that the headliner for Saturday 27 June in Hyde Park, London will be Neil Young. Appearing alongside shakey will be Fleet Foxes, Ben Harper, Seasick Steve and The Pretenders.

TLOBF Interview :: J. Tillman
Lauren Down catches up with Fleet Foxes’ sticksman and acclaimed singer-songwriter Joshua Tillman who talks intimately about his musical beginnings, Bob Dylan and religion.

Fleet Foxes – Roundhouse, London 24/02/09
In the space of nine months, Robin Pecknold and his merry band of bearded harmonisers have seen their profile explode beyond their wildest dreams. From the miniscule Hoxton Bar and Grill in May last year to this three-night residency at the 2000-capacity Camden Roundhouse.

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.

News on Phil Ek produced Animal Kingdom debut single, tour dates and video
London four-piece Animal Kingdom are set to launch their imminent tour with a nice treat for fans. Their debut single ‘Chalk Stars’, in a limited edition of 500, will be available only for fans at the shows, with each single containing its own unique artwork.
TLOBF Interview :: …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead
Jude Clarke caught up with art-noise supremo Conrad Keely, and got to hear his views on art, science, religion, musical inspiration, the joys of relocating to Brooklyn and much more.

Various Artists – Rough Trade Counter Culture 08
The annual staff handpicked compilation of the most exciting, offbeat and plain curious music to have emerged last year, from folk to dubstep to, um, shitgaze.
J. Tillman – Vacilando Territory Blues
J. Tillman’s 5th album sees the Fleet Fox once again delving into nighttime narratives of regret, pain and redemption, and adding new touches to his sound with country, blues and rock.
HEADLINES
- Best Coast announce UK headline tour, new album due in Spring
- Timber Timbre announced as support for Laura Marling tour
- Clarence Clemons’ nephew Jake Clemons joins the E Street Band
- Barack Obama drops campaign mixtape
- 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
- Josh T. Pearson, Beth Jeans Houghton and Gilles Peterson added to The Apple Cart line-up
- Sigur Rós, The xx, The Horrors and more added to Bestival line-up
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- Earth – Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light II
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- Amanda Mair – Amanda Mair
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