Huge thanks to Record Collector for this feature on the history of the label, our influences and upcoming new music from the likes of Sons of Noel and Adrian, Marcus Hamblett, Kristin McClement and Eyes & No Eyes.

The interview includes a few details of E&NE’s upcoming concept EP about extinction (of birds, fish, languages and obsolete technology…) and reveals some exciting collaborators involved in Marcus Hamblett’s upcoming second solo LP. Click the image above to read.

Kristin and Emma are teaming up for an exciting London show on March 8th 2017. On International Women’s Day, Kings Place presents the work of two exciting female voices in contemporary folk music.

Kristin and Emma will be accompanying each other during their performances alongside a stellar cast of musicians:

• Kristin McClement vocals, classical & electric guitar
• Emma Gatrill vocals, harp, synth, clarinet
• Martha Rose violin, vocals
• Jools Owen drums, harmonium, trumpet, vocals
• Marcus Hamblett bass, electric guitar, synth, tenor horn

Further details and tickets are available here.

Kristin McClement begins her tour of France today at La Péniche Lille. Dates as follows:

01 / La Péniche / Lille
02 / La Maison de L’étudiant / Caen
03 / La Maroquinerie / Paris
04 / La Coopérative de Mai / Clermont-Ferrand

LNZNDRF is a new band composed of the The National‘s Scott and Bryan Devendorf, as well as Beirut member and The National/Sufjan collaborator Ben Lanz. They’ve announced their self-titled debut record, which is out February 19 via 4AD.

Marcus Hamblett will be doing a short European tour supporting them. Dates are as follows:

02-19 London, England – Oslo
02-21 Brussels, Belgium – Botanique–Rotonde
02-23 Berlin, Germany – Grüner Salon
02-25 Berlin, Germany – Kantine am Berghain
02-26 Berlin, Germany – Cassiopeia

You can also catch Hamblett in Brighton with other Willkommen acts Kristin McClement and Emma Gatrill, as well as our good friends Rozi Plain, Grand Palace and many more at Little Way Festival:

02-27 Brighton, UK – One Church