Mumford and Sons are about to re-introduce themselves here in the states. There American gigs take off in May, we suggest you attend. “Sigh No More” is in stores now, dates are after the jump.
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Lissie is on the heels of releasing her debut via possum, We’re guessing this is going to be the first official single being that two versions have surfaced already. Here’s a superb live performance of “In Sleep,” Very Fleetwood Mac if you ask us.
Already the name alone could spark controversy, but the only argument we would have is the under appreciation for this beauty. The Middle East are a six piece set that hail from Australia who give off dreamy high pitch falsettos accompanied with an endearing folk sound. “Blood” is just as gorgeous as the visual up above. They’re headed to SXSW in March, a major buzz should follow after. “The Recordings Of The Middle East” is available now.
![Barbara Barbara| Pursuit Of Happiness [Kid Cudi Cover]](http://www.cafemaroon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Barbara.jpg "Barbara")
Barbara seems to be a folk band based out in L.A. and has been on the radar of recent sites over the past week. Apparently they appreciate Kid Cudi as an artist. Although I’m not the biggest advocate for the Ohio native, “The Pursuit Of Happiness” is quite the success track we soley could use in these rough times. Barbara has layed down an acoustic version of the song and here’s what they had to say about the format.
The attached song is a cover of Kid CuDi’s Pursuit of Happiness, which began as a joke after a long night of drinking, and will be your first introduction to Barbara. We are planning to leak a couple tracks from our forthcoming EP.
P.S. We usually don’t use samples, but you’ll notice a clear Iron & Wine sample and the faint humming of the legendary Sam Cooke.
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Apparently if we were to look on a bill and see this line up at any event, a few question marks may arise. Two different genres and two completely different sounds. Mumford and Sons & White Lies are both massive in there own right so when this cover hit our inbox we were quite amused. The lads from London but a great banjo twist on “Unfinished Business” which you can listen to below. “Sigh No More” is in stores now.
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Fanfarlo made there U.S. television debut with a brilliant performance of “Harlod T. Wilkins” Monday night on The Letterman Show. Resevoir is in stores now and Visuals are up above.
First Aid Kit release there new visual for “I Met Up With A King.” These sisters continue to amaze us and if you have not already picked up one of 2010’s best pieces of work “The Big Black and Blue,” we suggest you should. Album is in stores now.
![Alela+Diane Alela Diane|Lady Divine [Black Cab Sessions]](http://www.cafemaroon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Alela+Diane.jpg "Alela+Diane")
Alela Diane stopped by Black Cab Sessions for a riveting performance of “Lady Divine” which is from her latest “To Be Still” album. We can’t get enough of the Portland native and we’re still scratching our heads as to how some of her best work to date, the very slept on “Headless Heroes” Lp went unnoticed. Video link is below.
