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Will Chase and More to Join Michael Cerveris & Loose Cattle for Holiday Concert at Sheen Center
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2017

On Monday, December 11 at 7:30PM, The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture presents two-time Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris (Fun Home, Assassins, The Who's Tommy) and Loose Cattle in 'Seasonal Affective Disorder,' a live concert celebrating the release of their holiday LP of the same name.

The Jam '1977' 40th Anniversary Box Set To Be Released This October
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017

In May 1977, a young three-piece rock group from Woking in Surrey appeared on Top Of The Pops with an explosive single called 'In The City.'

Less than a Month Until Much-Loved Band The Undertones Visit Parr Hall
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2017

Their biggest hit Teenage Kicks became the anthem of a generation and legendary Radio 1 DJ John Peel, who the band listened to religiously as aspiring musicians, was famously so smitten with the track he played it twice back to back and declared it his favourite song of all time.

The Jam '1977' 40th Anniversary Box Set To Be Released This October
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 2, 2017

In May 1977, a young three-piece rock group from Woking in Surrey appeared on Top Of The Pops with an explosive single called 'In The City.'

EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Q&A- Geoff Norcott
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 11, 2017

BWW speaks to Geoff Norcott about his 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Right Leaning But Well Meaning.

British Folk Rockers Fairport Convention's 50th Anniversary Celebrated With Lavish 7CD Box Set
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 29, 2017

Seminal British folk rock band Fairport Convention's 50 th anniversary will be celebrated on July 28 with two exciting releases via A&M/UMe a lavish 7CD box set chronicling their extraordinary first decade entitled, Come All Ye The First Ten Years, and a 180-gram vinyl reissue of their influential classic album, Liege & Lief. Both releases are available for pre-order now.

UMe Announces Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition of Interpol's 'Our Love to Admire'
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 26, 2017

In the late 90s, Interpol emerged as one of the American indie-rock scene's most exciting and inventive new bands. The New York outfit's artfully layered sound drew comparisons to a multitude of notable post-punk combos, but Interpol's cutting-edge sound was wholly its own.

Latitude Festival Announces Final Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2017

With only a month to go, the 12th edition of Latitude Festival once again sets the bar high for summer festivals, with a host of names announced across the stages including the BBC Music Introducing Stage, The SpeakEasy, Music and Film, Solas and many more. Latitude Festival takes place on 13th - 16th July in the stunning grounds of Henham Park, Suffolk.

Scottish stars line up for the 30th Anniversary Tour of Tony Roper's THE STEAMIE
by Rebecca Russo - May 19, 2017

Opening in Kirkcaldy on Wednesday 6th September, 2017, the show will celebrate 30 years entertaining audience across Scotland with a tour which takes in His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen, Dundee Rep, Ayr Gaiety, Eden Court Inverness, the Macrobert Arts Centre Stirling, Kings Theatre Glasgow and the Kings Theatre Edinburgh.

Brooklyn's Sharkmuffin Shows Off 'Leather Gloves' via The Le Sigh
by Caryn Robbins - May 3, 2017

Ahead of their sophomore album release, Sharkmuffin opens up and gets personal with “Leather Gloves”, now streaming exclusively via The Le Sigh.

Soil & 'Pimp' Sessions Continues their Death Jazz Attack via 'Black Track'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 29, 2017

Jazz won't know what hit it. The artistic purveyors of a super intense, high-voltage brand of aggressive alternative jazz the band dubbed “Death Jazz,” Soil & “Pimp” Sessions returns to the U.S. marketplace on April 14

Entrance Releases Video for Standout Single 'Always The Right Time'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 16, 2017

ENTRANCE (aka Guy Blakelsee) is excited to release his brand new video for standout lead single “Always The Right Time.”

Sharkmuffin Announces Sophomore LP 'Tsuki' + Tour Dates
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 3, 2017

Brooklyn DIY duo Sharkmuffin is kicking in the front door to announce their sophomore album Tsuki: heading out on a massive tour across the US and UK, and debuting brand-new track “Space Glow” today via CLRVYNT.

LiveHuman Releases Newest Record 'Scratchbop'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 27, 2017

LiveHuman has always been many things to many people: A real-time meeting of technolog and analog, a kick-ass rhythm section with one of the baddest turntablists in the game, a free-improvising collective that channels bebop freedom with the audacity of hip-hop, and a pocket orchestra comprised of DJ Quest, drummer Albert Mathias, and upright bassist Andrew Ross Kushin.

Much-Loved Band The Undertones Return with Date at Parr Hall
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2017

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Daniel Land Will Release IN LOVE WITH A GHOST LP Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2016

After a three year hiatus, Daniel Land has announced the forthcoming release of his 'In Love With a Ghost' LP, undoubtedly his most complicated and textured record to date.

The Wedding Present Release New Album 'Going, Going...'
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 28, 2016

'Going, Going…' is the title of the widely anticipated ninth studio album from UK indie darlings, The Wedding Present, but, in typical Wedding Present fashion

Daniel Land Will Release IN LOVE WITH A GHOST LP Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2016

After a three year hiatus, Daniel Land has announced the forthcoming release of his 'In Love With a Ghost' LP, undoubtedly his most complicated and textured record to date.

Suzanne Vega, Beth Malone, Kenyon Phillips and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2016

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances, running October 19-30, 2016. Scroll down for details, and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

The Pop Group Announce Details of First Single from Forthcoming New Album
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 6, 2016

Seminal punk/funk provocateurs The Pop Group have announced details of the first single 'Zipperface' from their forthcoming new album. A fractured dub technoid vision, it finds the band channeling the current whilst remaining faithful to past principles.

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