Marika Hackman – You Come Down/Mountain Spines
Since we last wrote about Marika Hackman (back in December 2011) the rising folk star has accomplished a huge amount; becoming the face of Burberry's sunglasses campaign and receiving a welcome embrace from well established folklords Johnny Flynn and Adam Beach from the Sussex Wit, who have now produced her double A-Side single You Come...
Live Review: Dot To Do Festival 2012
Wet and dreary weather blessed the first day of the Jubilee Weekend and second of Summer in Bristol, but thankfully Dot To Dot's nationally-touring festival provided a suitable ailment. Bristol played first host (followed by Nottingham and Manchester on Sunday and Monday) to a line-up of internationally-recognised and local acts across seven of the city's...
New Artist: Emily and the Woods
Women inspired by the prowess of Joni Mitchell seem to be taking a soothing, creative approach to the new Folk scene. Emily Wood, or as she calls herself, Emily and the Woods, is one of the new and remarkable fresh talents who is embracing a heartfelt acoustic sound.
Brighton Spotlight: Marika Hackman
You might be puzzled to know that Folk Singer-Songwriter Marika Hackman first caught our eye when she appeared live on Rob Da Bank's Future Garage special on Radio 1 - teaming up with her brother, Hackman, of Electronic music fame, she supplied the vocals for a brilliant remix of her song You Come Down.
New Artist: Annie Eve
Like the Brit School, London's Goldsmiths has a nack for producing Stamp The Wax favourites. Following in the footsteps of James Blake, Anthony Joseph and Damon Albarn is a hefty task, but we think a current student has talent worth shouting about.
StampTV: Lucy Rose session
Back in July, singer-songwriter Lucy Rose stopped off in Bristol on her national tour and met up with us for a spot of tea and cake. She also played a song for us which, coincidentally, is her new single called Scar.
StampTV: Lucy Rose interview
Lucy Rose popped by give us access to her world in exchange for some some tea and cake. See what we talked about in the interview below.
Live Review: Monument Valley & Daughter @ Old St Pancras Church, London
Part-founded by Ben Lovett of Mumford & Sons, it’s no surprise that Communionare gaining quite a reputation for unearthing excellent folk and soul artists. Stamp The Wax has already featured Communion’s Michael Kiwanuka and Matt Corby, but two more are also deserving of our praise. In tune with the family feel of their label, Communion...
New Artist: Lucy Rose
Delicate yet vivid are the sounds of twenty-one year old Lucy Rose, a highly talented English singer/songwriter with a soundscape that marries the gentle hush of Laura Marling with the rich melodies of Bon Iver. Though still unsigned, she’s making giant steps towards success, touring with Bombay Bicycle Club and featuring on a song off...
