Florence + the Machine

London-born Florence Welch boasts a mesmerizing powerhouse of a voice that blurs genre lines between soul, baroque pop and beyond — and it’s the latter point, the otherworldly nature of her voice, that helped make her band Florence + the Machine’s 2009 debut ‘Lungs’ an international hit. Specifically, her breakthrough single, ‘Dog Days Are Over,’ was a favorite among critics that also received plenty of radio play. Propelled by that critical claim, the fiery-haired British singer — backed by a rotating lineup of musicians — kept up that momentum with her follow-up, ‘Ceremonials.’ Building upon the celestial-like sound of ‘Lungs,’ the 2011 album fit neatly within the singer-songwriter’s catalog. Its lead track, ‘Shake It Out’ rivaled ‘Dog Days Are Over’ in popularity, earning Florence + the Machine a Grammy for Best Pop/Duo Performance, while the album was also nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album.

Florence + the Machine Announce More 2012 Tour Dates
Florence + the Machine Announce More 2012 Tour Dates
Florence + the Machine Announce More 2012 Tour Dates
Florence + the Machine are ready to kick off their tour tonight, May 8, at New York City's legendary Radio City Music Hall with a sold-out show. With U.K. songstress Florence Welch and her band in such high demand, additional tour dates have been announced for this fall.
Watch Florence + the Machine’s Coachella 2012 Performance Clips
Watch Florence + the Machine’s Coachella 2012 Performance Clips
Watch Florence + the Machine’s Coachella 2012 Performance Clips
Florence Welch, are you an angel? Are you a superhero? Some combination of both? Regardless of the source of her powers, the 25-year-old Londoner continues to evangelize for the causes of love and light by way of power ballad. On Sunday night (April 15) Florence + the Machine, expanded her flock far across the lands Coachella, in person and online -- and we've got video below.  If you're not yet a
Florence Welch Calls Duet with Josh Homme a ‘Dream Scenario’
Florence Welch Calls Duet with Josh Homme a ‘Dream Scenario’
Florence Welch Calls Duet with Josh Homme a ‘Dream Scenario’
Florence + the Machine recently recorded an episode of 'MTV Unplugged,' which included an unexpected appearance from Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme. The unlikely pair teamed up to do a duet of the classic Johnny Cash song 'Jackson.' Florence Welch explained that all the pieces came together perfectly for their live cover.
Florence Welch + Josh Homme Duet on Johnny Cash’s ‘Jackson’
Florence Welch + Josh Homme Duet on Johnny Cash’s ‘Jackson’
Florence Welch + Josh Homme Duet on Johnny Cash’s ‘Jackson’
A duet between British singer/songwriter Florence Welch (of Florence + the Machine) and desert metal legend Josh Homme (of Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal and Them Crooked Vultures) might not seem like the most likely time to tear a page from the Johnny Cash songbook -- but then, the duet partners themselves seem like a pretty unlikely fit.
Florence + The Machine Record Song For ‘Snow White’ Soundtrack
Florence + The Machine Record Song For ‘Snow White’ Soundtrack
Florence + The Machine Record Song For ‘Snow White’ Soundtrack
Once again, a Kristen Stewart movie will feature a song by Florence + the Machine. The British group, whose 'Heavy in Your Arms' was included in Stewart's 2010 film 'Twilight Saga: Eclipse,' have recorded 'Breath of Life,' the first single from this summer's 'Snow White and the Huntsman...

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