Shipley’s former “nu-folk” contender Laura Groves relaunches herself as a compellingly bruised, self-extendingly ambitious singer-songwriter.
Laura Groves
Loney dear – St Giles Church, London 28/01/09
In a set that further reinforced the Scandinavian stranglehold on superior harmonic folk-pop; Loney dear perform a dazzling set in the intimate surroundings of St Giles Church in support of the soon to be released fifth album ‘Dear John’.
TLOBF :: Ones to Watch 2009
Our “Ones to Watch” for 2009 – we take our pick from the best new stuff to come at your ears in the next 12 months.
TLOBF Approved bands get busy on the nations Bandstands
A brand new website featuring exclusive performances from some of TLOBF’s favourite bands. See inside for videos from The Acorn, Frightened Rabbit, The Wave Pictures and Laura Groves.
Various artists – ID08 Independents Day
In theory, this is a great idea. Get a bunch of known alternative bands to do a cover version for CD1, then get them (and some record labels) to recommend a bunch of ‘new’ bands, and fill CD2 with songs by said recommendations. In theory.
