Tagged: midgetrecords

This past Sunday, May 10, none other than S.O.V. was featured on NPR's All Things Considered. Lady Sov is, of course, currently in the midst of the tour supporting her new album, Jigsaw (in Chicago tomorrow, Milwaukee the day after), but she found some time in New York to sit down and chat about some [...]

Pop-grime muppet Lady Sovereign is back with her second album after a few years away and out of the limelight. Off of Def Jam , Sov may have decided that she no longer wants to conquer America (though she's on tour in May , and to be honest she may have never wanted to in the first place; I think it was all Jay-Z 's idea. Never a good idea to try and conquer America, just ask Damon Albarn ). Recent interviews have found [...]

It's a big week in record releases. Here are three we're particularly excited about: Buraka Som Sistema: Black Diamond (Fabric) "…one of the fiercest dance records in recent memory." - Pitchfork "A startlingly brilliant debut."- Observer Music Monthly "Download "Kalemba (Wegue Wegue)" Hot Chip Remix HERE. "Sound of Your Community" YouTube Dance Contest BURAKA SOM SISTEMA SPRING 2009 NORTH AMERICAN [...]

Following the release of her anticipated sophomore album Jigsaw (April 7th on Midget Records), Lady Sovereign will take to the US for a series of in-store signings at select Hot Topic stores and a performance at her official album release party presented by GBH and Tribeca Grand. These limited appearances by the vibrant rapper will be [...]

Well, it was another successful week spent down in Austin, with its usual share of BBQ and bands and bumps (and breaks) and beer. World's Fair artists made a great showing! Here are some of the highlights... Spindrift LA pysch-rockers Spindrift kept busy in Austin, playing no fewer than 5 shows in their short 3-day stint. Needless [...]

Everyone's favorite pint-sized rapper is hopping back to this side of the pond for a month-long flurry of her always-thrilling live shows. From humble beginnings playing small clubs just 2 years ago, to being the main opening support for Gwen Stefani's tour to playing for 1 million people at Times Square on New Years Eve, [...]

With the premiere of her vibrant "So Human" video today, London's Lady Sovereign showcases the first official single from her sophomore album Jigsaw (out April 7th) with a story only she could tell. Directed by David Allain and shot in London (Ting Tings "That's Not My Name," FrankMusik), this colorful video lightheartedly summarizes some [...]

It's that time again...Time to pack your bags and head down to TX for a week of warmth, free BBQ, time away from the desk, and, oh right, music. Lots of WF artists are making appearances this year, including Lady Sovereign, Youth Group, Colourmusic, The Upsidedown, DePedro, Spindrift, and Los Pirata. Full details after the jump! LADY SOVEREIGN THURSDAY, [...]

• Los Pirata - Lospi Gospel

Lady Sovereign releases her new single "So Human" today, February 3rd (digital) on her label Midget Records (via EMI). The single, taken from Sov's forthcoming album Jigsaw (due April 7th), was produced by Medasyn and featuring a remix by Sinden. Inspired by The Cure's "Close To Me," "So Human" reflects on Sov's rollercoaster ride over [...]

Due to visa complications, Lady Sovereign's press days and shows have been pushed back a week. Below are the new dates and a naughty bootleg mash-up of her new album for the hassle. JIG-RAW! - LADY SOVEREIGN Vs JACK BEATS - DOWNLOAD HERE LADY SOVEREIGN TOUR Mon, Feb 2 - Pianos, NYC (8:30pm) - SOLD OUT Wed, Feb 4 - [...]

NYC, CHICAGO, AND LA GET LIVE PREVIEW OF JIGSAW Lady Sovereign has just announced a special set of club shows for the end of the month. These one-off performances will feature Sov and Dj Frampster performing songs off her new album Jigsaw alongside select classics. Jigsaw is Sov's rollercoaster story of the last two years, peppered [...]

"I feel great now. I feel like I've overcome all my dark times. I get to pick who I want to work with. No one can tell me off or make me do things because I'm the boss. It feels amazing. I've got my own label and everything works my way". Lady Sovereign on amazon.co.uk Lady Sovereign on amazon.com And what better way to call all the shots on your [...]

I'm gonna have to be honest here. I absolutely can't stand Lady Sovereign and I'm pretty much selling out here, but i know there are some people who enjoy her music. So check out her return to the music scene with the single I Got You Dancing, if you have to. I got about 15 seconds in before shutting it down, because after all she can't dance and she really can't sing.

• Lady Sovereign - I Got You Dancing