Caitlin Rose #9 - Bob Harris BBC Country, Radio 2 Session

Caitlin's successful UK tour continues (check old posts for full dates) next week, with three London shows alone, lucky us! (well not for me on the 8th as it's clash central and I've opted for Zola Jesus and Fever Ray who I've not seen before) - to make up for that I've got a ticket for the Brighton show on the 14th. Mountain Man are supporting Jonsi in Brighton on the same day. What a fine pairing that is going to be in one evening!
So my evening will be something similar to this. Finishing work - train - sub-standard food - Mountain Man - Caitlin - train back to London - bus across London - train home - be tired. Worth it though!

Last week before her Bristol show she was in the BBC studio's for the second time, this time with Bob Harris on his Country show.

Here's the BBC blurb:
"Bob is joined by the 23 year old singer songwriter who is being hailed as one of the most important new acts to emerge from Nashville's alternative scene - Caitlin Rose. Deemed by the Independent on Sunday as "the most exciting act in Nashville right now", Caitlin Rose has a voice and insight which belies her age and has drawn comparisons with country greats Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline"

http://www.myspace.com/caitlinrosesongs

Glasser - New Music "Introducing"

http://www.myspace.com/glasssser

Had this post sitting around for about three weeks, thought I'd posted it already!

Glasser pseudonym of self professed “one-woman orchestra” Cameron Mesirow, Glasser first got some buzz after releasing her debut EP “Apply” in May 2009 - I'm not surprised given her beautiful singing voice combined with such fantastic music, comparisons I guess with Bjork.

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Sisu - New Music "Introducing"

http://www.myspace.com/sisumusic
http://www.sisuband.com/store/

Sisu "see-soo" is the solo project of Sandy Vu from Dum Dum Girls, her breathy vocals are reminisent of Siouxsie and the banshees or if you'd rather get closer to the modern day, Nathasa Khan or Zola Jesus.
It carries the same 80's goth-pop sound that I'm liking so much at the minute.

"Sharp Teeth" the debut 7" is out now on Hell Yes Records - 600 vinyl (100 limited special edition) buy from Rough Trade or Hell Yes.

Here is the A-Side for you to sample:

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Ramona - New Music "Introducing"

http://www.myspace.com/weloveramona

A Brighton based band who are causing a bit of a stir at the moment, with the backing of Sharleen Spiteri. They release their debut 7" "How Long" next week - 500 copies worldwide so get it quick (link).

Of the two songs it's Steve McQueen that's my favourite - it sounds like an anthem in the making.
Listen to that below:

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palms on fire - New Music "Introducing"

http://www.myspace.com/palmsonfire

I'm going to post five or six new bands (or new to me) over the weekend. Then next week I'll probably resume my Caitlin love. Brixton Windmill on Monday - whoop!

I'm very much looking into setting up a DIY non-for-profit label to put out some limited 7" of the music that I like. (interested?) This wonderful group from Russia would  be the sort of thing I want to put out there...

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The Mynabirds #3 - Daytrotter Session

www.myspace.com/themynabirds 

http://themynabirds.com/

Just a quick one to say head over to Daytrotter and get your free download of The Mynabirds session that went live today, includes an exclusive song "Lemon Tree".

The session is very much great, really breathes new life into Laura's wonderful songs. "Number's Don't Lie" is full of soul, simply fantastic whilst "Give it Time" is beautiful. "Lemon Tree" is gorgeous too. Just wow.

If you haven't already, read my exlusive interview with Laura here
Buy her music from Saddle Creek.