Stornoway

Stornoway is a British alternative indie folk band from the Cowley area of
Oxford. It consists of singer, lyricist, and guitarist Brian Briggs; keyboard
player Jon Ouin, bassist Oli Steadman and his brother Rob on drums. Their
sound incorporates an ever-changing selection of stringed instruments and
keyboards, supported by a typical pop backline of guitar, drums, and ... read more

Other Voices London: Laura Marling, Villagers and more complete lineup

The full lineup for Other Voices London has been revealed today with Laura Marling, Villagers and SOAK added to last week’s announcement of Imelda May, John Grant a...
Posted 21 March 1.24pm — Comment on this

Stornoway preview their show at A Room for London - video

Brian Briggs and Oliver Steadman talk about their gig on 5 December, which will be livestreamed here on the Guardian's websiteLaura BartonAndy GallagherCameron RobertsonM...
Posted 3 December 2012 12.33pm — Comment on this

Now listening: reader playlist

Each week we invite someone to share with us some of the songs they've been listening to recently. Today's selection features Stornoway, Radiohead, Laura Marling and the ...
Posted 18 July 2012 12.35pm — Comment on this

Two RAF Tornado jets crash in Scotland

Two people missing and two in hospital after being lifted out of the Moray Firth by helicopterTwo people are missing and two others have been picked up by helicopter afte...
Posted 4 July 2012 12.00am — Comment on this

Beady Eye And Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Shortlisted For XFM's 'New Music Award'

Beady Eye, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and The Vaccines are among the artists nominated for XFM's New Music Award.The award, which is given to the best album relea...
Posted 30 January 2012 8.54am — Comment on this

Achtung Bono! Glastonbury gets political

This was to be the year the festival got its radical mojo back. So what happened to all the protests?There were rumours of siege towers and stage invasions. But in the en...
Posted 26 June 2011 6.29pm — Comment on this

Isle of Wight festival – review

Seaclose Park, NewportWhile the metal mayhem of Download strains to start the festival season with a bang, Isle Of Wight, a decade after its resurrection, eases us in wit...
Posted 12 June 2011 11.55pm — Comment on this

Stornoway reveal 'bedroom' album plan at Isle Of Wight Festival

The band will be recording in their kitchens too...
Posted 11 June 2011 3.25pm — Comment on this

Stornoway release things

Read to make sense of it all.
Posted 27 May 2011 2.16pm — Comment on this

Sea Of Bees US tour starts today plus new live sessions...

Sea Of Bees kicks off their North American tour with Stornoway tonight! Last month saw Sea Of Bees in New York for an epic 11 night stint of performing every night arou...
Posted 24 May 2011 10.12pm — Comment on this

Tonight, Sea Of Bees kicks off the epic 10 night stint in New York! US tour

Just a brief note to let you know about the upcoming Sea Of Bees shows happening between Brooklyn and Manhattan over the next ten days! Not in the New York area? Do not...
Posted 21 April 2011 11.00pm — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played Stornoway songs in the past year.

  • Knock Me On The Head  2 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by Stornoway over the past year.

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