Communion Records, founded and run by Kev Jones and Mumford & Sons’ Ben Lovett, have announced details of the debut New York show for their massively-successful club nights.

What would you expect if one of the most highly revered live music club nights in London (and across the UK) were to launch in New York City? Nothing but their best foot forward of course. And on the 9th of January we’re going to experience exactly what the best means to Communion. An eclectic collection of artists who are all brilliant at what they do, delivering six live sets back to back.  Read more...

By J. Brown

“A UK cross between Bon Iver and Ray LaMontagne.” Those are the words that have been used to perfectly describe Matthew and the Atlas and the voice of English singer Matthew Hegarty, who is the force behind the moniker and the modern folk/alternative music on the new EP To the North, which was released by Communion Records. Hegarty is so effortlessly soulful and his voice has that weathered vibe in the vein of LaMontagne, and the comparison to Bon Iver is as equally apt for the haunting quality of his voice on many songs that leave the listener awestruck by its understated beauty. Hegarty’s remarkable voice and talents are a standout addition to modern folk and the EP showcases an eclectic range of banjo, accordion, strings, horns and rolling rhythms swelling around his powerful lyrics.  Read more...