We have some exciting news from our friends over at istartedthefire records.

To celebrate the upcoming election Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun will be making ‘Machines’, a politically charged anthem, taken from their forthcoming debut album ‘Atlases’, available to download for 24 hours. To get hold of the free track visit the band’s MySpace page anytime on Thursday 6th May.

The band can also be seen sharing stages with fellow alt-folk artist Oxygen Thief to celebrate the free digital release of the full lengths title track ‘Atlases’ at the following venues:

7th May – The Betsey Trotwood – London w/Adam Boucher

8th May – Bright House – Birmingham

9th May afternoon – All Dayer – The Jerico Tavern – Oxford

9th May evening – The Vic – Swindon

11th May – Cardigan Arms – Leeds

12th May – The Blue Lamp Aberdeen

13th May – 13th Note – Glasgow

14th May – Bar Libertine – Ayr

‘Atlases’ (single) available for free download at istartedthefire.co.uk from Monday 10th May. – ‘Waitress’ (single) available for free download at istartedthefire.co.uk form Monday 24th May. – Full album ‘Atlases’ digital and physical release available at all good record stores from Monday 14th June.