Adem, Aimee Mann, Alison Krauss, Badly Drawn Boy, Barenaked Ladies, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Beck, Be Good Tanyas, Ben & Jason, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Prince Billy, Bright Eyes, Carina Round, Carole King, Cat Stevens, Coldplay, Del Amitri, Ed Harcourt, Eels, Emiliana Torrini, Elbow, Erin McKeown, Fats Waller, Fiona Apple, Foo Fighters, Gary Jules, Gillian Welch, Gram Parsons, James Yorkston, Jeff Klein, Jesca Hoop, Joni Mitchell, Jont, Kate Rusby, Kathleen Edwards, Kathleen Williams, The Killers, Kirsty Macoll, Laura Veirs, Linda Perhacs, Lisa Germano, Lucinda Williams, Loudon Wainwright III, Michelle Shocked, My Morning Jacket, Nick Cave, Nickel Creek, Nicolai Dunger, Neil Finn, Neil Young, Nick Drake, Patty Griffin, Paul Weller, Paul Simon, The Pernice Brothers, Po' Girl, PJ Harvey, Queen, REM, Rachael Yamagata, Regina Spektor, Randy Newman, Ray Lamontagne, Richard Thompson, Ryan Adams, Sam Semple, Shelby Lynn, Shivaree, Sparklehorse, Squeeze, Starsailor, Stephen Duffy, Suzanne Vega, Talk Talk, Tom McRae, Tommy Regan, Tom Petty, Tom Waits, Tori Amos, Travis, Tuck & Patti, Turin Brakes, The Twilight Singers, Van Morrison, Whiskeytown, Wilco, Willy Mason, Yeah Yeah Yeahs....
Polly Paulusma started playing her guitar- and piano-based songs on London's acoustic circuit in 2001 and never looked back. She was half-way through making her first album at home when One Little Indian signed her in 2003. The resulting debut, Scissors In My Pocket, came out in the UK in April 2004 to critical acclaim.
Polly's new single Back to the Start will be released on 4th June followed by her new stunning new album Fingers & Thumbs on 11th June. Polly will shortly be announcing full UK band and acoustic tours so keep checking back for info, and dont forget Polly's weekly Podcasts you can find by subscribing on itunes.
Uncut Magazine (UK): "the finest young British female singer-songwriter to emerge over the last 12 months"****Mojo Magazine (UK): "complete, pure and personal"****Daily Telegraph (UK): "oustanding...and passionate"Rolling Stone Magazine (USA): "An enchanting debut of understated, intelligent folk pop"Nic Harcourt, KCRW (USA): "My favourite album from the UK this year"
Leading up to the release of Finger & Thumbs Polly will be visiting various music shops and using the best guitar in the house to record a live acoustic version of each album track that we will putting on youtube. Make sure you subscribe to her channel. The first video, recorded in Milan last week can be seen below.
your songs are what I'd like to write..what I like to sing when I'm alone...and Godgrudge is beautiful for a journey on the road! can't wait to listen to the next album.. :)
Thanks for the add. Baby #2, is a boy or girl? You have a ways to go to catch up to me. Hopefully, all is well, say hi to Nick and enjoy the rest of the summer.
We are set to release our debut single at the end of the summer on Kirsten's Postcard.
It was recorded with Maurice at his Garage Ermetico in the last 4 months, best known for his work with frammenti, northpole, the zen circus, the huge, fine before you came, dead elephant, disco drive, perturbazione and farmer sea. The E.P., a four track release, will be free downloadable on the web in the fall of september.
Good Sunday, Semaphore the popular beat combo will be performing their groovy rock sounds at The Old Blue Last in Shoreditch, London town this Monday the 14th of July. Also performing will be bohemian French rapscallions Coming Soon, Doors are at eight and the door tax 5. Also some far-out live footage of the Semaphore chaps performing is up now in the interzone. Be Polite, loux
Big Bad Love July 10th Doors: 7pm-11pm £6.50 93 Feet East
This is our first 93 Feat East gig and we’re happy to be gracing this illustrious stage so look out for special door price offers a few days before the gig… Or you can buy in advance here: http://www. wegottickets. com/event/32336