Communion Records is still a young label, but it’s undoubtedly one of the most exciting one the UK has to offer at present. The label’s latest compilation ‘New Faces’ continues in their admirable ethos of championing fresh talent, and showcases songs from some of the artists they’ve launched in the past year including Michael Kiwanuka, Goyte and Ben Howard.
The 20-track mixtape is full of highlights. Hotly-tipped upcomer Daughter is well-placed amongst the likes of James Vincent McMorrow and Lucy Rose, while Julia Stone (of Angus and Julia Stone fame), Matt Corby and Boy & Bear demonstrate the breadth and quality of Australia’s music scene. It’s selections from Communion’s native London combined with music from elsewhere in the UK, Ireland, the US, Australia and more that position Communion as a trendsetting label and a centre for burgeoning new music.
New Faces is out now from the Communion Records Shop, iTunes, and all good record stores.
Communion: New Faces – Tracklisting:
Michael Kiwanuka – Tell Me A Tale
Julia Stone – Let’s Forget All The Things That We Say
Joe Banfi – Olive Green
Gabriel and the Hounds – What Good Would That Do?
Daughter – Love
3 Blind Wolves – Emily Rose
Ben Howard – Three Tree Town
Keaton Henson – To Your Health
Lucy Rose – Middle of the Bed
Matt Corby – Kings and Queens, Beggars and Thieves
Boy and Bear – Milk and Sticks
Jocie Adams – Bed of Notions
Dan Croll – Marion
The Apache Relay – American Nomad (Communion version)
James Vincent McMorrow – Hear The Noise That Moves So Soft And Low
David McCaffery – Stars
Nathaniel Rateliff – Just For Me But I Thought Of You
Will Nott – Won’t Go Back
Bear’s Den – Pompeii
Gotye – Bronte
