A busy start to the year is indeed in-store for this promising fivesome as February also gives way to a very special Southwest England tour with Megan Henwood (BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Act Of The Year). Next month, Son Of Eagle will release their second EP to the masses in anticipation of their second full-length release, to be recorded in the beautiful and historic setting of Zurich, Switzerland in March. Release date is still to be announced. Read more..
A busy start to the year is indeed in-store for this promising fivesome as February also gives way to a very special Southwest England tour with Megan Henwood (BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Act Of The Year). In February Son Of Eagle will release their second EP to the masses in anticipation of their second full-length release, to be recorded in the beautiful and historic setting of Zurich, Switzerland in March. Read more..
December 2nd was a big date for Son of Eagle. They managed to sell out the Derby Guildhall Theatre, a venue that isn't traditionally known for putting bands on. As they emerge on stage to a vigorous applause, the lead singer Ben Edmonds looks up at the crowd, and the lights, and says, "Those lights are bright. I can barely see anything". This will either make their performance easier because th... Read more..
NEN is taking a journey into the real world with the introduction of our first live music night to highlight the launch of our revamped Radar section, Show & Tell. Bi-monthly we'll be showcasing the best and most interesting of the new music we've uncovered so far in the historic venue that is The Troubadour in Earls Court. Many greats have played there including Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and Sammy Davis Jnr to name but a few, so where else would we take Show & Tell's nearest and dearest musical talent, than the footstool to some amazing careers been and [...]
The recent mainstream popularity of folk music in Britain is fairly difficult to get to grips with. Current trends dictate that the louder, faster, most progressive music will grab the spotlight for a brief stint, until something even more modern replaces it. ... Read more..
Son Of Eagle are indeed a band of humble origin, having grown organically since its dawn in Ben Edmonds' bedroom and if they're not on your ones-to-watch list I suggest you remedy that right now. They've built up quite the local following with their beautiful heartfelt melodies and putting on their own special Derby show is the perfect fit in the jigsaw. The classic and prestigious Guildhall in Derby Town Centre, which despite its unusual past has now come to be used as a theatre, and will host the event on Friday 2nd December . TICKET INFO TO FOLLOW [...]
Welcome to Mixtape Monday by Mark Green. What a wonderful day for listening to your favourite music. But how about trying something new, something fresh, and something genuinely great. Well that's what we've got for your today, and we're giving it away for free! --- Artist:Son of Eagle Track: Bones Read more..
Here is a round-up from round the internet and in-box of some big tunes, covers and new stuff that should brighten up the weekend. We have big hitters White Denim , Glasvegas , and Fucked Up , visceral garage rock from the Mantles and Liminanas , swelling orchestral indie from Dengue Fever and the Windupdeads , new folk rock (watch out Mumfords ) from up and coming Son of Eagle , and covers of Joanna Newsom by Lawrence & Leigh and a gorgeously [...]
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