Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Track of the week: Sivu - 'Kin and Chrome'

Tigmus are big fans of Sivu and his work, and we absolutely adore his record Sweet Sweet Silent which was released over the Summer. It's the follow up to the beautiful Something On High, and it's track Kin and Chrome has just been shared as a single with this moving video - it's our track of the week! The track is going to be released again as part of an EP entitled This Unfruitful Love on 16th Feb with a brand new track and re-workings of a couple of tunes from the album - we can't wait! He's even playing what sounds like a seriously special evening with a string quartet at The Kings Place on 15th Feb to celebrate the EP's release - find out more here.


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Monday, 27 November 2017

Gig of the week: Strong Asian Mothers at Oslo Hackney (30th Nov)

Our pals Strong Asian Mothers are playing their 'Hard To Find' single launch this Thursday at the lovely venue Oslo in Hackney and it's our top tip for the week! With new material (including the sweet new single itself) and Venture Lows in support on the evening, it's sure to be a wonderful evening - so why not celebrate with the band at their last headline show of the year?! Tickets here.


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Wednesday, 22 November 2017

Track of the week: Low Island - 'I Know You'

With another beautiful new tune released this week we had to choose Tig faves Low Island as our track of the week today! Following up recent tunes The Lines and Tomorrow, they've shared the latest track from their upcoming EP I Know You. Check it out on Spotify and Soundcloud and watch the beautiful session they've performed below for Mahogany in a 1930s art deco cinema. 


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Monday, 20 November 2017

Gig of the week: 31hours debut album launch at The Bullingdon, Oxford (26th Nov)

Young Oxford band 31hours have just released their debut album Tell Me What You See, and we're honoured to be hosting the launch show party at The Bullingdon in Oxford this Sunday. It may be a school night but this line-up is more than worth leaving the house for, with locals and friends of the band Lucy Leave, Bright Works and Daisy all warming up the crowd, before 31hours enter the stage (to raucous applause, we predict) and play the entire record in full. It really isn't to be missed - find out more about the show and listen to our other artists through the event page here, and check out the cracking new record below (and then buy a copy to support the band!)



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Wednesday, 15 November 2017

Track of the week: Fil Bo Riva - 'Head Sonata (Love Control)'

Since it's release last a couple of weeks back I've had this tune pretty much on constant repeat, so simply had to make it our Tigmus track of the week! It's the new track from Fil Bo Riva, the first of many (hopefully) to come and a taste of what to expect from the debut album which should be out early next year! It's a must-listen and sure to fit in perfectly to your playlists - and if you like what you're hearing he's off on tour early next year including London's Sebright Arms on 17th April (all the dates here.)



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Monday, 13 November 2017

Gig of the week: John Smith at St Barnabas Church, Oxford (16th Nov)

We've been looking forward to this show for a while now and simply had to make it our gig of the week! In one of our biggest shows of the year touring folk artist John Smith is bringing his mammoth UK tour with US artist Will Stratton to the beautiful surroundings of Oxford's St Barnabas Church this Thursday, 16th November. With Oxfordshire based singer-songwriter Martha Bailey as our local support for the night we're sure that it's going to be a wonderful evening! John is on tour to promote the release of his recent record Headlong which we're really enjoying at the moment - check out one of the tunes from the record, Far Too Good, performed acoustically below in a stunning session! Grab tickets for the show through Eventbrite here (and register your interest on the Facebook Event for the night too!)


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Wednesday, 8 November 2017

Track of the week: Me and the Moon - 'Standing Still'

Our track of the week comes from our pals Me and The Moon with their groovy new tune Standing Still, out now on My Little Empire Records. Described as a "winning slice of breezy indie-pop" in it's premiere on For The Rabbits, the track is two minutes of fun guitar work, complex drum beats and soothing vocals from lead-singer Tamara. Citing inspirations across the band such as Laura Marling, The Staves, Bombay Bicycle Club and Noah and The Whale we'd say that they're definitely worth checking out if you're into those bands! Me and The Moon head on a UK tour to celebrate the release of the single, taking in Southampton, London, Portsmouth, Guildford and Bury St Edmunds from the 11th to 25th November - all the info is here (most of the shows are free entry!!)



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Monday, 6 November 2017

Gig(s) of the week: Low Island at Corsica Studios (8/9th Nov)

Our gig(s) of the week this week come in the shape of back to back headline shows from some of our favourite chaps Low Island at Corsica Studios this Weds/Thurs. After team Tigmus caught their set at The Great Escape together we can't wait for these shows - see you down the front if you've got tickets, as the shows have recently both sold out (keep an eye out online for return tickets though!) Take a watch of their new video for the absolute tune The Lines below!


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Wednesday, 1 November 2017

Track of the week: Adam Barnes - 'Electron'

If, like us, you're partial to acoustic music and a superb singer-songwriter then we're pretty sure you'll enjoy our track of the week, which this week comes from Oxfordshire muso Adam Barnes. He's released a couple of singles over the Summer months and has just announced new record Vacancy at Nasa for 2018, his first release since 2015 EP One Day We'll Be Fine. Featuring Bad Luck, Everything and this new tune, our TOTW Electron, the album will be celebrated with launch shows in London, Amsterdam and Berlin - tickets for his show at St Pancras Old Church, London on 21st Feb are available here. This track is "the story of Donald Crowhurst and his attempt to sail around the world as an amateur sailor" and features guitar from Joe Hicks, cello from Barney Morse-Brown and was recorded and produced by Sam Winfield. Get listening below...


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