Similar to:PJ Harvey, Arcade Fire, Architecture in Helsinki
Why are they here?
FLORENCE & THE MACHINE need no real introduction, or extra coverage from us for that matter! We've been following the progress of Florence and her excellent backing band for the large part of 2008, narrowly missing out on them for a show in October but we're not going to give up just yet. Her single 'Kiss With a Fist' gave her some great publicity as well as some unwanted domestic-violence-condoning nonsense. Her new single 'Dog Days are Over' is a more mature folk rock anthem and they've just been announced as opening act for the NME Awards Tour 2009, which is obviously great news! She is joined by DDJY! blog favourites Glasvegas, White Lies and Friendly Fires so ensure you get tickets and get to the shows early!
Watch:
'Kiss With a Fist'
Recommended listening:
'Dog Days are Over'
'You Got the Love' (original by Candi Staton)
'My Boy Builds Coffins'
Link:
http://myspace.com/florenceandthemachinemusic
