'Awaylands is a far more balanced proposition than its predecessor, with much more to keep our interest across its 43 minute length, and the highlights evenly dispersed.' - Dara Higgins no longer fears for Villagers going "all Northside Bon Iver".
The third episode of the third series of Community Of Independents was broadcast last Thursday on DCTV and is now available online.
Tickets for Villagers March 2013 Irish tour go on sale this Friday, but you can get in early with a presale on the Villagers website on Wednesday.
Like your Villagers, Jape and/or Crayonsmith? Well, if a combo of all three might delight you, get your self over to the Seapoint Ballroom in Galway on December 14th for a show that handily features all three.
The Young Hearts Run Free Collective is heading for The Spiegeltent on 17th September for We Love Dancing In The Dark.
The shortlist for the Meteor Choice Music Prize 2013 has been announced.
Siobhán Kane spoke with Camera Obscura's Carey Lander ahead of their appearance at Harmonic in Cork this Friday alongside Grizzly Bear, Midlake and Villagers.