LIVE: SHARON VAN ETTEN – 17/05/2012
- THE DEAF INSTITUTE, MANCHESTER - I first heard of Sharon Van Etten though a press-release, back in December. It was one of those moments where it became apparent this artist was going to be a regular feature on my MP3 player for the foreseeable future. Names dropped into that news item such as The Walkmen, Wye Oak and Beirut whet the appetite for the forthcoming album ‘Tramp’, which exceeded all expectations. So then… I guess the... Read More
INTERVIEW: FRIENDS
Brookyln-based Friends are making some pretty darn good impressions round these parts. Even without an album release, Zane Lowe’s already cottoned on and named their 3rd single release ‘Mind Control’ the ‘Hottest Record in the World’. Plus they bagged a shortlist honour on the BBC’s Sounds of 2012. Since E4 canned the Friends repeats I’m missing my ‘bunch of New York mates have a jolly good time’ hit. So I’m pretty chuffed Samantha... Read More
NEWS: SHARON VAN ETTEN – NEW ALBUM DETAILS + HEAR THREE TRACKS IN FULL
Photo: Dusdin Condren Sharon Van Etten is delighted to share news of Tramp, her Jagjaguwar debut out 6th February and the follow up to 2010’s epic (Ba Da Bing). Tramp showcases an artist in full control of her powers. With her third album, Van Etten’s words and voice are now two parts of a larger evocative whole. The shimmering sound of Tramp both defies and illuminates the unsteadiness of a life in flux. Throughout the 14 months of scattered... Read More
