Florence + the Machine’s excellent new album Dance Feveris Florence Welch’s attempt to describe her pandemic experience. What the bewitching bandleader learned about herself, more than anything, is that she lives to be on stage, moving and howling for thousands of fans. The album finds comfort in that fact, filled …
Read More »Florence and the Machine Funnel 'Joy, Fury, and Grief' Into New Song 'Heaven Is Here'
Florence and the Machine deliver a furious knockout blow on their new song, “Heaven Is Here.” The heavily percussive track rides the momentum of a hand clap current, punctuated by big hits of drums, piano, and acoustic guitar. Florence Welch’s vocals are equally punchy, but also balanced with some big, …
Read More »Florence and the Machine Announce North American Tour
Florence and the Machineannounced a North American tour, which kicks off this summer and continues through the fall. St. Vincent, Lizzo, Kamasi Washington, Grizzly Bear, Perfume Genius, Beth Ditto, Billie Eilish and Wet will open for the band on various dates. The 23-date tour begins at Osheaga in Montreal, QC, …
Read More »See Arcade Fire Play 'Dog Days Are Over' With Florence Welch in London
Arcade Fire added to their string of location-specific, guest-featuring live cover songs in London Friday night by having Florence and the Machine‘s Florence Welch join the band for “Dog Days Are Over.” The singer was demonstrably ecstatic about the surprise appearance, standing atop a monitor and demanding that the crowd …
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