In live performance Emmy the Great (songwriter Emma Lee-Moss) fought her corner, albeit subtly, for anti-folk.  She has been tied to this movement since playing for legendary promoter Sgt Buzfuz as one half of duo Contraband in 2003, and on Wednesday night those associations were confirmed.

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A small select witnessed a valuable performance from The Walkmen on Wednesday night at Birmingham’s Barfly.  They were utterly convincing from the outset, combining the ghostly undertone of their slower material with controlled and professional musicianship.   CONTINUE READING THIS POST >