Year in the Kingdom is a beautifully understated album, each track aching with a simple honesty. Yet again, Tillman proves he’s so much more than just “the drummer from Fleet Foxes”.
J. Tillman tours UK in October
J. Tillman, whose latest album Year in the Kingdom, was released on Monday (and very good it is too) will be touring a few venues around the UK next month.

J. Tillman – Bush Hall, London 05/03/09
J. Tillman is fresh off his flight from Stockholm, and despite living hard on his current solo tour the energy of his performance tonight does not fail to deliver

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.
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.
TLOBF 2008 :: Gigs of the Year
Eight of TLOBF’s most obsessive gig-goers list their picks of the year’s live music. Bon Iver, Tom Waits and Neil Young all feature…
Fleet Foxes – The Junction, Cambridge 11/11/08
The last night of a sell-out UK tour. Fleet Foxes play a triumphant set at The Junction leaving Rich’s Thane and Hughes utterly gobsmacked.
Fleet Foxes – Shepherds Bush Empire, London 05/11/08
Fleet Foxes perform a sell-out show at one of London’s prime venues; the Shepherds Bush Empire. It sold out within 24 hours, as did the subsequent tour. Surely this would be one of the most important and celebrative gigs of their short career so far?
J. Tillman – Cancer And Delirium
Fleet Foxes drummer J. Tillman has created yet another spell-binding album full of his typical subtle lyricism, thoughtful instrumentation and husky voice.
After Hours: J. Tillman
Not only is he the newest member of the magnificent Fleet Foxes, Josh Tillman is also a highly respected solo artist in his own right. We caught up with Josh a few days ago to find out what he’s been listening/reading/watching over the past few months.
TLOBF Loves… J. Tillman
There is a fragility and a hurt in J. Tillman’s voice that can knock you flat the first time you hear it, find out more about Fleet Foxes’ newest member.
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