It's been announced that Florence And The Machine are to release a MTV Unplugged album.  

The performance was recorded in New York City on December 16th and featured Florence Welch with three members of her band and a 10 piece choir.  

Kanye West and Q-Tip were among those in the audience.  

The 11 track recording features covers of 'Try A Little Tenderness' by Otis Redding and 'Jackson…

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Released October 31st, 2012 - Universal Music

When Florence and the Machine hit the waves of popularity back in 2009 with their debut album ‘Lungs', I was one of the few who didn't immediately gravitate towards them with a renewed passion for all indie-type pop music.

Sure, the album spawned several hits including ‘Dog Days are Over' and ‘You've Got the Love', not to mention the copious am…

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Blood Orange have been announced as the support act for Florence And The Machine's Auckland show this May.  

Blood Orange, aka Devonté Hynes, is set to bring his own 80s funk infused sound of Brooklyn to New Zealand for the concert.

In the video below, Devonté Hynes can be seen practising covers  before a 2007 show with Florence Welch.

Florence And The Machine with support from Blood …

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The nominees for the 2012 Brit Awards have been announced.  

The 32nd edition of the awards, which takes place from the O2 Arena in London on February 21st, will see performances by Adele, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Noel Gallagher, Ed Sheeran, Mason Rudd, Florence And The Machine and Coldplay.  

Adele has been nominated for three awards [Best British Female Solo Artist, British Album Of The Year, Be…

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The line-up for one of the biggest music festivals in the world, Coachella, has been released and will feature NZ electronic dup Mt Eden.  

The three day festival which is to be held from April 13th - 15th in Indio, California, will feature headliners The Black Keys, Pulp, Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead, Mazzy Star, David Guetta, Feist, Noel Gallagher, Dr Dre & Snoop Dogg, At The Drive-In, Florence …

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