It was not all that long ago that people were fighting to save BBC 6Music from closure. That, of course, turned out rather well and the station is going, with 2012 marking its tenth anniversary. Naturally, when you have a birthday party of anniversary you'll want to celebrate and some of those plans have been unveiled. »
A ten-date jaunt around the UK.»
A couple of weeks ago we ran with the new Laura Marling track, entitled 'Sophia', taken from her forthcoming record, which is called A Creature I Don't Know. The single is out on September 12, but there's now a video, over a month before the official release. Here it is.»
First taste of the new album.»
Given that a lion's share of music news is of the "Hear this new song by..." variety, we thought it best to catch up on the past month or so within the context of the tunes themselves. At best, I hope to serve up a healthy dose of the cream of the crop, while the worst you might endure is a tasty feast for your ears above some recent facts to complete a well-rounded stew of new tune nutrition. So, without further ado, behold! The first-ever music news mixtape.»
Johnny Flynn and Laura Marling are like the first couple of UK folk. Only they aren't, because that perhaps falls to Marling and Mr Mumford. Ho hum. Still, it's good to see Flynny and Marling working together, as they do on his new single, 'The Water'. Now that single has a video. I'm still trying to get my head round how Laura topped NME's Cool List for 2010. I mean, she's great but coolness? »
So it begins. The elegant setting hides a seething battle, one that decides who, in the pedestal-clambering opinions of the shadowy judges, has crafted the best album in the last 12 months. The shortlist has been discussed, disseminated and dismissed sin»
DiS caught up with Johnny Flynn ahead of Hop Farm festival which kicks off today to discuss the festivals headliners (Bob Dylan and Van Morrison) as well as any pre-gig rituals.»
British folk sensation Laura Marling will release a single through Jack White's Third Man record label, it has been revealed. Marling has already released one full-length album this year, I Speak Because I Can and will release another in the Autumn. This track is a new one, however. »
Hello! The festival season is almost in full swing and, as is the way, we've got a bunch of tickets to give a way for various events. Now it's the turn of the Vince Power-run Hop Farm Festival, which takes place in Paddock Wood, Kent. Point your delicate eyes below to read what you have to do to get your hands on some tickets. OK?»
That Laura Marling is in danger of being too productive. Already two fine, fine records under her belt (the better of which being her latest, I Speak Because I Can. Later in the year she's releasing her third full-length record, after previewing (presumab»
London's Serpentine Sessions have announced the line-up for this year's edition, following on from Regina Spektor, Bon Iver and Tindersticks, who performed last year.»
Festivals. Bands. Fields. Tents. Expensive Food. Being smelly. More details below...»
Marling. New video. Here.»
Watch Laura Marling's new video for 'Devil's Spoke'.»
Wasn't expecting this. Pleasant surprise of a Tuesday.»
London folkette Laura Marling has revealed details about her forthcoming second album, which will be titled I Speak Because I Can. Well, a few details, anyway.»
London folkette Laura Marling has revealed details about her forthcoming second album, which will be titled I Speak Because I Can. Well, a few details, anyway.»
LITERALLY EVERYBODY wants to run a fairly last-minute competition via DiS at the moment (obviously not literally everybody, that would be daft). Fragile-voiced, beautiful-melodied, shadowy-of-past cult songwriter legend Daniel Johnston is no exception. H»
Brit-folkstress Laura Marling is to head out on a UK tour in the coming months, after supporting the legendary Daniel Johnston on the dates of his UK tour. Ms. Marling has been working on the follow-up to 2008's Alas, I Cannot Swim, which will be released early next year, we believe.»
DiS rounds up all the best videos so you don't have to.»
Win tickets to see Laura Marling on her UK tour, plus we've got the video for her new single 'Night Terror' which is out today. »
The Tennent's Mutual have announced details and dates of their inaugural live music programme, with music from some of Scotland's leading artists.»
Formerly enigmatic dubstep producer Burial is now clear favourite to scoop the Mercury Music Prize, decided tomorrow at London's Grosvenor House.»
Youthful folkster Laura Marling, shortlisted for this year's Mercury Prize for her Alas, I Cannot Swim debut, is touring in November»
So, there are just a few days to go until London's own "High Summer Jamboree of sizable proportions" Field Day takes place at Tower Hamlet's Victoria Park»
DiS has two pairs of tickets to give away to this summer's Green Man Festival, held in the stunning Brecon Beacons, Wales, on August 15-17»
The nominees for the Mercury Prize 2008 have been announced with Radiohead, British Sea Power and Burial all in contention for the annual music award»
The full line-up for this summer's Green Man Festival - held August 15-17 in Glanusk Park, Brecon Beacons - has been revealed»
DiS has a pair of tickets to give away to Field Day - an all-dayer featuring Foals (pictured), Efterklang, The Field, Les Savy Fav, of Montreal, The Mae Shi and many others»
Santogold and Laura Marling are among the new names confirmed for this year's first-ever Edge Festival»
The final line-up has been announced for this year’s Field Day»
Gary Numan has been confirmed to appear at The Mighty Boosh-curated Hop Farm Festival on July 5.»
New bands galore for this year’s Green Man Festival»
For those of you not reading the boards or the odd, stray Rough Trade email - Les Savy Fav, Cut Copy and Laura Marling have joined the ranks of those playing Field Day this year»
Young Reading folk-singer Laura Marling has been added to the bill for this year's Great Escape in Brighton»
She does it well and everything but, by golly, does Duffy have to be quite so retro? ‘Mercy’ sounds like bad sixties wallpaper, and does its Lulu-esque thing at number one this week»
Drowned in Sound was recently in receipt of a communication from popular whimsy-folk artist Jeremy Warmsley.»
Our third week of Drownloads, collected into a thrifty bulletin.»
Following the recent release of her second EP, Eversley’s Laura Marling has announced early details of her forthcoming debut album.»
After scrabbling around in the dark for a while, new, great music finds prime-time again at 9pm this Saturday, as From The Basement launches on Sky Arts.»
Laura Marling found herself fallen by London's licensing laws the other night. Did it stop her?»
Reading voice Laura Marling has announced details of a new EP and tour.»
DiS - hello, that's us! - has a couple of pairs of tickets to give away for this Friday's Underage Festival in London, held at the city's Victoria Park, E9...»
Reading's Laura Marling will be appearing at various places across the country this summer - possibly near you!»
You might not know this, what with all our adventures at festivals in foreign lands, but DiS is actually a sponsor at this summer's first-ever Field Day event, a one-day festival held at London's Victoria Park, Hackney. And now you do know, how's about a little treat to celebrate...»
Uncaped crusader Billy Bragg has launched a new initiative with the aim of providing musical equipment – guitars, to be precise – for inmates detained at her Majesty’s pleasure...»
Gallows, Frank Turner and Land Of Talk have been announced as headliners for the DrownedinSound-curated shows at this year’s Great Escape Festival...»
The third of DiS's free-entry, all-ages gigs at London's flagship Fopp store - it's on Tottenham Court Road, y'know - is a Camden Crawl preview special...»
DiS has not one but two free shows up its flappy sleeves for y'all next week...»
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