From Mato, From London — Tom Williams & the Boat (UK) Canciones clásicas de folk-rock entre la luminosidad y la penumbra, como de Nick Cave acelerado, oscuridades líricas, fantásticas melodías, arreglos folk y cabriolas de guitarra inolvidables. Para fans de Bright Eyes,... more info

Guardian Music — (Mercury)The song titles on Karima Francis's second album highlight the feeling of familiarity that runs through it: it is brave to invite comparison to those other Glory Days, Stays and Crazys by borrowing their names. While it would be ridiculous ... more info

Guardian Music — Bust a lung everyone, for the latest big-voiced soul belter is here. But 'Her Satanic Majesty'? Let's not overegg the puddingHometown: Nottingham.The lineup: Natalie Duncan (vocals).The background: Natalie Duncan is the latest big-voiced female singe... more info

Guardian Music — Given £100 by the Observer Magazine to make some money, I decided to become a promoter. What could possibly go wrong?A Facebook post by a friend recently caught my attention. He's a blues musician, playing decent-sized gigs and making a name for him... more info

Guardian Music — With the tiniest of budgets and a limited knowledge of the indie music scene, our colleagues on the Observer Magazine set out to arrange a music gig. The outcome? A stellar line-up at Proud Camden, one of London's hottest venuesCan anyone put on a gi... more info

The full line up for the sold out show for Teenage Cancer Trust on Thursday 26 March 2009 is announced today as Stereophonics, Noisettes and Karima Francis. more info

The Music Fix — News: Press release: Karima Francis 'The Author' Debut Album Released March 23rd 'Again' New Single Out March 9th on Kitchenware Records “To watch her on stage and see this diminutive and shy retirer hold back her head and roar is to exper... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Christmas Party! 18th December 2008Moho Live, Tib Street, Manchester, next to Afflecks PalaceRoom 1StarsailorThe Vortex (feat Bonehead)Working For a Nuclear Free Citythe 66DJ'sRadio Republic with Martin Coogan and Phil BeckettDermo Northside, Terry C... more info