New band of the day – No 858: The Pierces

Balancing ballast with beauty, these two sisters from Alabama offer a rocked-up folk take on Fleetwood MacHometown: Birmingham, Alabama.The lineup: Catherine Pierce (vocals, guitar), Alison Pierce (vocals, guitar).The background: The Pierces aren't new as such, but they may well be new to you, and that's no indictment of your ability or inclination to hunt down the obscure and unknown – it's just a fact. The US duo's first three albums weren't made widely available over here and precious littl...

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