A stone’s throw from the University of Sussex, in the garden and rooms of a fine 18th-century mansion, Brighton’s Willkommen Collective bring a day of folkish music (and tasty burgers) to 450 pairs of ears for the second year.
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Curly Hair: ‘Pumpkin Eye’
This may be one of the lowest budget videos ever created, but its nonchalant charm suits Curly Hair’s undeniably catchy folk-pop ditty ‘Pumpkin Eye’ no end. This is thrift shop pop at its very best.
The Climbers – The Good Ship
The newest incarnation of the Willkommen Collective, The Climbers deliver their much-anitipcated, long-awaited debut album, The Good Ship. Is it a successful maiden voyage?
[Photos] Willkommen Collective – Corn Exchange, Brighton 03/04/10
A homecoming show of sorts, Brighton’s own Willkommen collective took over the Corn Exchange to showcase their multi instrumental talents, and offer the audience their maltesers.
Sons Of Noel and Adrian announce tour, record with Alessi’s Ark
Part of the ever explanding Willkommen Collective, Sons Of Noel and Adrian return in the new year with an EP, album and new material recorded with Alessi’s Ark.
Arctic Circle and TLOBF present… The Willkommen Orchestra
Members of Shoreline, The Leisure Society, The Climbers, Sons Of Noel and Adrian and The Miserable Rich make up The Willkommen Orchestra. Details on a one off show revealed inside.
The Leisure Society – St Giles, London 25/11/09
St Giles – the perfect setting for what has been a whirlwind year for The Leisure Society – a glorious ascent from playing to less than 100 people to selling out venues left, right and centre.
On Song :: The Miserable Rich
The Miserable Rich – chamber pop combo extraordinaries (featuring members of The Leisure Society and Shoreline) recently answered are probing questions about what’s causing their ears to prick up at the moment.
Curly Hair – Ivy League EP
An endearing and promising record full of delicate vocals, catchy instrumental set-ups and bursts of nostalgia. Not to mention a large, imminent bout of anticipation for what is to come next.
The Miserable Rich announce Covers EP, plus October live dates
The ‘Covers EP’ is set for release via Humble Soul on the 16th November. To support the release, the electro-acoustic quintet are heading out on a brief tour of the UK from the 15th October.
Introducing :: Curly Hair
Yes, another ‘folk’ band from Willkommen – but Curly Hair’s ramshackle recordings, lo-fi pop ethic and use of thrift store keyboards really do pull them apart from the more traditional folk kneelings of say, Sons of Noel & Adrian or Shoreline.
Willkommen Collective announce new signing: The Climbers
Featuring members of The Leisure Society, Sons Of Noel & Adrian and Shoreline – The Climbers are the next in a long line of quality acts from the consistently great Willkommen stable.
The Leisure Society announce new single and live dates. Win tickets and CD’s inside!
Details on the re-release of The Leisure Society’s debut ‘The Sleeper’. Plus new single information, tour dates and a chance to win a whopping great big Leisure Society goodie bag.
The Leisure Society – ULU, London 22/07/09
It’s been a whirlwind year for The Leisure Society. What with an Ivor Novello nomination and a recent signing to Full Time Hobby records. Catriona Boyle witnessed the bands biggest headline show to date last week, at London’s ULU.
WIN!!! Two pairs of tickets to see The Leisure Society in London
The Leisure Society are currently preparing for their biggest headline show of their career so far. Next Wednesday (22nd July) will see the band play London’s ULU with support from Dan Michaelson & The Coastguards. Win tickets inside!
Willkommen take over Stanmer House
Willkommen take over Stanmer House, Sunday July 5th with Peggy Sue, Caroline Weeks, Alessi’s Ark, The Leisure Society, Sons of Noel and Adrian and more…
