This article was published in 2003.

Hood collaborator Nicola Hodgkinson and her merry band (Empress) have two new records out this summer.

Firstly, an album titled The sounds they made is expected for release on the Pehr Label at the end of June. Secondly, there's a four-song 7" on Misplaced Music due in July. The EP, titled Tea for Two, will include the tracks People Do Worse, Drink The Town Dry, Tea For Two and Tutto Solo.

You can find Perh at pehrlabel.com

You can find Misplaced Music at www.misplacedmusic.co.uk.