Next week sees the release of the much anticipated debut full-length from singer-songwriter supergroup boygenius (Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus) and we'll be celebrating with an exclusive preview of the album on Tuesday afternoon. An upfront playback of the record (which can be pre-ordered here) will begin at 4pm and we've got some exclusive litho prints to give away to attendees. The event is free to attend but please let us know if you'd like to come along as...

It's always a pleasure to host Billie and we're thrilled to say that she'll be returning to the shop on Saturday 8th April for a lunchtime performance from 1pm, after which she'll be signing copies of her brand new album 'Drop Cherries'.  Billie has paid us a visit for each of her albums and established herself as a firm shop favourite with spellbinding performances, getting better every time. 'Drop Cherries' marks the first occasion that Billie has co-produced one of her records...

We're delighted to announce that Ward Thomas will be returning to Marlborough for a super intimate performance in the shop itself on Tuesday 14th March starting at 6.45pm. Catherine and Lizzy will be joined by guitarist Billy Adamson for a short, stripped-back set before signing copies of their brand new album 'Music In The Madness' afterwards. They first played for us back in 2016 en route to becoming the first and only UK country act to achieve a No. 1...

**UPDATE - This is now SOLD OUT. Well done to everyone who managed to get their hands on tickets/bundles. Collection will be available/orders will be posted out from 31st March** We're psyched to announce that Aussie heroes DMA'S will be coming to Marlborough on Tuesday 30th May. They'll be playing a promo set at the Town Hall to celebrate the release of their highly anticipated fourth studio album 'How Many Dreams?', released on 31st March. Featuring the singles ‘I Don’t...

We're delighted to welcome SBT (Sarabeth Tucek) to Marlborough on Sunday 28th May for our first event in the historic and atmospheric setting of St Peter's Church.  Tucek emerges from a decade-long musical hibernation with a new moniker SBT- a longtime nickname given to her by the many musicians she has worked with throughout her career- and an ambitious, sprawling double-album 'Joan Of All' via her own Ocean Omen imprint, lead singles from which are already on hard rotation at 6 Music. ...

We'll be announcing our Albums of the Year very soon but, in grand SK tradition (and in no particular order), here are some rambling (but still probably incomplete) individual lists of the albums that have stood out, stuck with us and soundtracked our year here in the shop.   R O G Dawes - Misadventures of Doomscroller (Rounder) Laura Veirs - Found Light (Bella Union) Superchunk - Wild Loneliness (Merge) Gently Tender - Take Hold Of Your Promise! (So Young!)...

We're starting 2023 off right with an instore performance from the excellent Rozi Plain on Monday 16th January. Rozi will be playing a short set in the shop itself to promote the release of her brand new album 'Prize'. The follow-up to the acclaimed 'What A Boost', 'Prize' promises to be her most upbeat and daring yet, featuring a cast of some 15 musicians including appearances from frequent collaborator Kate Stables (This Is The Kit) and British sax poet Alabaster...

SUPER EXCITING LAST MINUTE INSTORE ANNOUNCEMENT. We're thrilled to announce that The Big Moon will be returning to Sound Knowledge! They'll be playing an acoustic set in the shop at 1pm sharp on Saturday 15th October (National Album Day) and signing copies of their brand new album 'Here Is Everything'. Written during the Covid lockdowns as singer-guitarist Juliette Jackson became a mother and recorded in a homemade studio built by drummer Fern Ford, 'Here Is Everything' explores the immense emotional...