Iron & Wine, the work of Austin-based Sam Beam, released their fourth album, Kiss Each Other Clean through 4AD in January 2011. Somewhat of a departure from earlier recordings and representing an expansion of the ideas explored on last album The Shepherd's Dog, the record saw Beam's often stripped-back compositions development into ornate arrangements/ Live performances also saw Beam joined by a cast of musicians, helping flesh out his sound. For this beautifully rendered 4AD Session, Beam made the conscious decision to return to his roots. Taking those album tracks back to their nascent form, Beam delivered five acoustic performances that immediately make clear the craft and care that constitutes each Iron & Wine track. Pushed to the fore is Beam's languorous vocals, showcasing the seemingly effortless ease with which he is able to imbibe his music with a nuanced poetry. Filmed at Miloco Recording Studios in Bermondsey, London, the location proved truly fitting of the performance. Beam found himself surrounded by an array of vintage analogue equipment, a perfect compliment to the down-home wood-and twine classic songwriting that has continued to characterize the work of Iron & Wine over the course of four albums. Playing four songs from the new album, long time fans will also note the inclusion of the 'Upwards Over The Mountain', a track drawn from the band's much-loved back catalogue. The session provides a neat precursor to when Iron & Wine return to the UK in October ... Теги:I&W fullsession web4AD sessionKiss Each Other Clean
Pre-order debut album FROM THE ROOTS UP on iTunes now: bit.ly Get the iTunes Deluxe album with instant track download here: bit.ly www.facebook.com www.twitter.com soundcloud.com Теги:delilahdelilagoepraksession2011
Taken from Warpaint's album "The Fool" - bit.ly 'Burgundy' appears on Warpaint's 'The Fool' Deluxe Edition (out 26th September) - a 2-disc set containing the critically acclaimed debut album 'The Fool', 'Exquisite Corpse' EP and more. Directed by Jane Pollard and Iain Forsyth - www.iainandjane.com www.warpaintwarpaint.com www.roughtraderecords.com Теги:BurgundyWarpaintThe FoolRough TradeRough Trade SessionJane Pollard and Iain Forsyth
Bahamas is better known amongst his friends and family as Afie Jurvanen and before embarking on a beautiful solo career, he provided sublime guitar support for Feist on her albums and tours. Now with his second solo album released (titled Barchords), he's touring North America, Europe and beyond with his band - including two wonderfully talented backing vocalists in this session. We caught up with them whilst they were in London in a very old church near Kings Cross and they performed some seriously lovely songs, including Lost In The Light and Overjoyed. bahamasmusic.net https For much more check out The Mahogany Blog bit.ly Follow us on Facebook bit.ly Follow us on Twitter bit.ly Теги:BahamasOverjoyedliveacousticunpluggedmahoganyblognewmusicvideoalternativelostinthelightbarchords
Bahamas is better known amongst his friends and family as Afie Jurvanen and before embarking on a beautiful solo career, he provided sublime guitar support for Feist on her albums and tours. Now with his second solo album released (titled Barchords), he's touring North America, Europe and beyond with his band - including two wonderfully talented backing vocalists in this session. We caught up with them whilst they were in London in a very old church near Kings Cross and they performed some seriously lovely songs, including Lost In The Light and Overjoyed. bahamasmusic.net https For much more check out The Mahogany Blog bit.ly Follow us on Facebook bit.ly Follow us on Twitter bit.ly Теги:bahamaslostinthelightafiejurvanenliveacousticunpluggednewmusicvideoalternativebarchordsjackjohnsonbrushfirerecordsmahoganysessionblog
New Zealand singer-songwriter Kimbra performed a rendition of her song "Settle Down" in the front yard of the Spotify House yesterday, building an elaborate arrangement on her own with the use of samplers and loops. The singer is in for a very busy week at the festival. "I think we're playing like nine showcases," she says. "But that's what the week is all about, just cramming it all in and having a really good experience." Теги:KimbraSettle downspotifysxsw
GET THE FREE MP3 OF THIS SONG: bit.ly Official Website: www.nickibluhm.com Like us on Facebook on.fb.me Music on iTunes: bit.ly Hall and Oates - I Can't Go For That - Cover by Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers - Van Session 17 (Performed between Phoenix, AZ and Pioneertown, CA). About the "Van Sessions": Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers are a rock/country/soul band from San Francisco with a busy touring schedule. Between gigs they pass the time by playing cover songs in their van, recording them with an iPhone and posting them online for fun. They do, indeed, wear their seatbelts. For more about the band's original music check out nickibluhm.com, iTunes, or any YouTube video not set in a van, or just come to a show the next time they drive to your town! Теги:Hall and OatesI Can't Go For ThatCoverbyNicki Bluhm The GramblersVan Session17Tim BluhmDeren NeyDave MulliganVan SessionsAcousticiphoneipadappleFordMother HipsPoproad tripsingalong80sakai
Sweden's Simian Ghost released their critically acclaimed album Youth earlier this year and we've been massive fans of their dreamy, alternative sounds ever since. The trio were in London not too long ago during a big European trip and we had them perform on a lovely staircase in North London, where they performed one of their standout tracks, Curtain Call. simianghost.com www.facebook.com For much more check out The Mahogany Blog bit.ly Follow us on Facebook bit.ly Follow us on Twitter bit.ly Теги:SimianGhostcurtaincallyouthwolfgirlacousticliveunpluggedlondonmahoganyblogalternativenewmusicvideostaircaseswedenswedishsession
