Yes it’s true! In an article published a few days ago in The Guardian David Bowie provided a list of his latest favourite tracks. Amongst the eclectic list was our very own Boxharp with a track from their previous album The Tailored Soldier. The list was timed perfectly by Mister B in anticipation of Boxharp’s stunning new EP Loam Arcane which will now see release on the 25th of February.

In a typically alchemical transformation Loam Arcane and the upcoming full length The Green see Boxharp moving away from the americana elements found in The Tailored Soldier whilst carrying over its ambiances, found sounds and Scott Solter’s inimitable production. Boxharp’s new material finds the group rooted in a kind of earth-bound celestialism, dealing in sonic hallucinations and giddying melodic twists and turns.

The first single from Loam Arcane, ‘Rainbirds‘, is available now for free download from the Hidden  Shoal Store.

Boxharp – Rainbirds  Boxharp – Rainbirds

Just a quick note to mention a slight release date change for the upcoming Stray Ghost masterpiece Nothing, But Death. The album will now see the light of day on the 4th of March, a few weeks later than originally planned.

The artwork looks beautiful and the album itself is truly sublime. If you need proof over faith then download the first cut from the album ‘Part 4′ for free from the Hidden Shoal Store. Also be sure to check out Stray Ghost’s recent release on the wonderful Dead Pilot label, An Avalanche of Swollen Tongues.

Sleeping Me’s profoundly beautiful debut release, Cradlesongs, makes Phantom Channel’s top 10 albums of last year. Take a read here.

Sleeping Me – Legs Like Gravestones Sleeping Me – Legs Like Gravestones 

Are our Mukiazake rubbing shoulders with the great indie rockers of the 90’s? Find out in this glowing review of their Unkown Knowns mini-album at Blog Critics.

Mukiazake – Yeah Conditioner  Mukaizake – Yeah Conditioner