Googling around at the weekend, it struck me that there are a plethora of interesting covers bands and covers projects going on at the moment, in all manner of different genres. (More info on all of these in the comments.)
The Unthanks have a new album imminent: another of their “Diversions”. After Robert Wyatt and Anthony, the latest songwriter to be re-interpreted is Molly Drake, Nick’s mum. An intriguing and, to me at least, unexpected choice! The album is called How wild the wind blows: The songs of Molly Drake and if you buy it directly from the band, there’s an extra EP thrown in. They will also be out touring and playing slightly smaller than usual venues.
On the Teutonic, avant-garde front, last week Thurston Moore’s Can Project played at the Barbican. It’s the Sonic Youth guitarist, sundry Canatics and members of the original band exploring the legacy of the Krautrock giants.
From Cologne to Cardiff and the Voice of an Angel Hitmaker. Charlotte Church’s Late Night Pop Dungeon are going out on tour. A band that look like about as much fun as I could hope to have at a gig. Ms Church is a hoot. My kind » Continue Reading.