King Creosote & Jon Hopkins nominated for Mercury Prize, new EP in September, Now booking..

August 02, 2011

Diamond Mine was released through Domino on the 28th March 2011 to widespread critical acclaim.

Featuring lyrics and vocals from King Creosote sung over musical backdrops arranged and recorded by Jon Hopkins, Diamond Mine is a genuine labour of love, recorded over a number of years without the pressure of deadlines, whenever Jon and KC could get together.

Described by King Creosote as a ‘soundtrack to a romanticised version of a life lived in a scottish coastal village’, the record weaves in slices of Fife life, bike wheels, spring tides, tea cups and café chatter to produce a beautiful, unique and timeless album.

Its place in history was confirmed when it recieved the highest accolade a UK act can recieve; a nomination for this years Mercury Prize.

Today, they announce their next EP, Honest Words. Featuring a reworking of album track 'Bats In The Attic' as well as two brand new songs, the EP will be available on 19th September on 12” vinyl (DS048T) and via digital download (DS048D).

Lyrically, there's more soul-searching than Fife folklore on the EP follow up to Diamond Mine - the teasing out of the truth in an obfuscating lyric, or contemplating the truth as laid bare by feline nature and star fields. The music underneath follows these thoughts into more expansive, crystalline realms, far away from the harbours and tea-rooms where they began.

We are taking bookings for King Creosote & Jon Hopkins live shows around Europe (excl. UK) where suitable conditions are offered. These feature Jon Hopkins on upright Piano and electronics, and King Creosote on vocals and Guitar, and optionally, two string players.

Have a look / listen on their website here.

Please mail sam [at] listtlebig.org.uk with your ideas!

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