The Low Anthem News and Photos

The Low Anthem arrange one-off show

Tue, August 07 2012 11:29am - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

Booked to play this year's End Of The Road Festival, The Low Anthem have now said they'll prepare for the billing via one of those 'intimate' dates.

The Low Anthem announce End Of The Road warm-up show

Mon, August 06 2012 11:40am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Ahead of their scheduled appearance at End Of The Road festival on August 31st as part of Bella Union's 15th Anniversary Celebrations Day, The Low Anthem have announced details of an intimate warm-up show.

The Low Anthem Announce Show At London's Bush Hall & Tickets

Tue, July 31 2012 10:56am - Source: Stereoboard

The Low Anthem Tickets are on sale from 9am on Friday 3rd August.

Justin Townes Earle, The Low Anthem, John McCauley & more playing two-night NYC Woody Guthrie celebration in October

Wed, July 25 2012 5:03pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Two special evenings with the exceptional singer and songwriter Justin Townes Earle will include Justin's original songs in the context of the continuing legacy of Woody Guthrie in his centennial celebration year.

The Final Shot: The Low Anthem by Anika Mottershaw

Sat, May 05 2012 6:11pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

We try and close out our featured content each day with an interesting picture from the musical world, mined from the libraries of our photographers and readers.

Tom Jones and Warpaint drummer cover Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits and The Low Anthem on his new LP

Fri, March 30 2012 9:39pm - Source: NME

Tom Jones is set to cover songs by artists such as Leonard Cohen , Tom Waits and The Low Anthem on his brand new album, 'Spirit In The Room'.

Album Stream: The Chieftains – Voice Of Ages (ft. Bon Iver, The Decemberists, The Low Anthem)

Wed, March 28 2012 2:10pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Fifty years is a pretty long time by anyone's measure.

Listen: The Chieftains & The Low Anthem – School Days Over [Best Fit Premiere]

Wed, March 21 2012 11:47am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

The Chieftains mark their 50 year anniversary next month with the release of Voice Of Ages : a collaboration record that sees the Irish folk legends team up with the likes of indie heavyweights Bon Iver and The Decemberists plus nu-country darlings The Secret Sisters and The Civil Wars. The release was produced by the God-like T Bone Burnett and Paddy Moloney, it drops via Decca on April 23.

Listen: The Chieftans & The Low Anthem – School Days Over [Best Fit Premiere]

Tue, March 20 2012 2:10pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

The Chieftans mark their 50 year anniversary next month with the release of Voice Of Ages : a collaboration record that sees the Irish folk legends team up with the likes of indie heavyweights Bon Iver and The Decemberists plus nu-country darlings The Secret Sisters and The Civil Wars. The release was produced by the God-like T Bone Burnett and Paddy Moloney, it drops via Decca on April 23.

Firehorse, 'Charlie Darwin (The Low Anthem Cover)' -- Video of the Day

Wed, January 18 2012 11:07pm - Source: Spinner

"Having done work with charities that aid Africa before, I was drawn to and deeply touched by what the Voice Project does," singer-songwriter Leah Siegel tells Spinner.

Watch: Firehorse Makes “Charlie Darwin” by The Low Anthem Even More Intimate

Fri, January 06 2012 7:20pm - Source: Cover Me

Once an artist decides to interpret a cover rather than perform it faithfully, they generally opt to either increase or decrease the energy of the original performance, instilling it with either more rock drive or quiet intimacy.

CHARLES HALE’S 10 RECORDS THAT MADE 2011 TOLERABLE, ETC.

Tue, December 27 2011 9:49pm - Source: Nine Bullets

William Elliot Whitmore-Field Songs : Songs about working and struggling and grasping to the only piece of fucking dirt that yours and some SOB trying to cheat you out of it.

Snake Wagon (aka Barr Brothers meet The Low Anthem) – “Those Lesbian Blues”

Thu, December 22 2011 2:57pm - Source: Songs: Illinois

Snake Wagon's bio is much like their music.

The Long Winters track The Commander Thinks Aloud

Fri, December 16 2011 4:29pm - Source: The World Forgot

A few days ago I wrote a post about a track called Boeing 737 by The Low Anthem.

The Low Anthem track Boeing 737

Tue, December 13 2011 4:02pm - Source: The World Forgot

*The phrase "appropriate Christmas music" refers to either Andy Williams or Sufjan Stevens.

The 405 & Green Man Festival Advent Calendar: December 13th // The Low Anthem

Tue, December 13 2011 1:35pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

We've hooked up with Green Man Festival for our 2011 Advent Calendar.

THE LOW ANTHEM – SMART FLESH

Tue, November 22 2011 9:40pm - Source: Nine Bullets

I've been trying to decide if I should review this album for months.

Over The Moon And I Aint Yet Fit To Come Down

Fri, November 18 2011 5:46pm - Source: in ALL caps

As I dosed off sometime in the middle of the night in a dumpy motel after a long day of traveling and visiting relatives, the sleeping soundtrack my man had put on struck me as a brilliant piece of music.

The Low Anthem – The Roudhouse, London 16/11/11

Fri, November 18 2011 8:28am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

The Roundhouse is comfortably full for Bella Union darlings The Low Anthem 's biggest show to date.

Brown Bird – Salt for Salt (album review)

Tue, November 15 2011 11:20pm - Source: hear ya

I had never heard of Brown Bird prior to TDBG's post on the decline of the word soul.

Win! Tickets to see The Low Anthem at The Roundhouse and a copy of their new limited edition 10”

Thu, November 10 2011 5:07pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Rhode Island's finest folk tinged Americana four piece The Low Anthem released their third full-length album Smart Flesh via Bella Union earlier this year and now as we find ourselves with the Christmas season looming, the band have announced details of a very special record.

The Low Anthem + Joe Pug - Somerville Theatre (boston, ma; oct. 21, 2011)

Tue, October 25 2011 5:53pm - Source: Melophobe

When Joe Pug and his bandmates took to the stage last Friday night, it was the sparsest crowd I've seen him perform for since the beginning of his Pickathon set in 2009 (see photos starting at #58.)

Rock Over Boston: The Low Anthem | Somerville Theatre | 10.20.2011

Sat, October 22 2011 12:10pm - Source: clicky clicky music blog

[The Low Anthem at (and across from) the Somerville Theatre, Somerville, MA 10/20/2011. Photos by Michael Piantigini.]

The TVD Interview: Ben Knox Miller of The Low Anthem

Fri, September 23 2011 12:18pm - Source: The Vinyl District

On Friday, September 16th, The Low Anthem performed in the turn-of-the-century, fully restored Pocahontas County Opera House in rural mountain West Virginia.

The Low Anthem with William Elliott Whitmore at 9:30 Club & Pocahontas County Opera House, 9/15 & 9/16

Tue, September 20 2011 7:44pm - Source: The Vinyl District

Bands tour all across the country (and the world!), but we don't generally give it a second thought, unless they are coming to our town.

TVD Ticket Giveaway: The Low Anthem w/ William Elliott Whitmore at the 9:30 Club, Thurs 9/15

Fri, September 09 2011 1:27pm - Source: The Vinyl District

A lot of great music today has a lot of pomp and circumstance (see: Lady GaGa, Kanye West, Gwar), but sometimes the best songs are sung with a quiet, cooing voice and a slowly strummed acoustic guitar.

The Low Anthem: final tour dates, for now

Thu, September 08 2011 7:48pm - Source: Here Comes The Flood

Alt.folk band The Low Anthem calls it quits, after their extensive Fall in the North America and Europe.

Shawn Amos: PLAY > SKIP: This Week's New Music

Tue, August 30 2011 9:38pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Beyonce's baby bump is speaking louder than any of the new releases this month.

Daily Downloads (The Low Anthem, My Morning Jacket, and more)

Sat, August 06 2011 12:24pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

Every day, Daily Downloads offers 10 free and legal mp3 downloads, plus free and legal live sets from around the internet.

Daily Downloads (The Low Anthem, Ryan Adams, and more)

Sun, July 31 2011 12:30pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

Every day, Daily Downloads offers 10 free and legal mp3 downloads, plus free and legal live sets from around the internet.

Watch: The Low Anthem – Live at The Pasta Sauce Factory

Fri, July 22 2011 8:13am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Having partly recorded their recent fourth album Smart Flesh in an old, converted Pasta Sauce Factory The Low Anthem returned to play a homecoming show of sorts at the Factory and you can now watch it above.

The Low Anthem Announces Fall Headline Tour

Wed, July 20 2011 12:17am - Source: Pitchfork Media

The Low Anthem announce Summer shows

Thu, July 14 2011 2:44pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

The Low Anthem have added a few headline shows to their Summer schedule.

The Low Anthem confirm UK headline shows for August - ticket details

Wed, July 13 2011 12:47pm - Source: NME

The Low Anthem have confirmed a slew of new UK headline dates for this summer.

Festival Review: CoS at Glastonbury 2011

Fri, July 01 2011 7:46am - Source: Consequence of Sound

Farm machinery, no doubt under cover of loud dance music, had clearly been deployed overnight to compact the mud on the main walkways and buoyed by a beaming sun in a cloudless sky, the brave few were even discarding their boots by Sunday morning.