October 2021

Listen to I’m Not Dancing, the new single from UK-based band Provincials featuring Singer Polly Perry, formerly of Polly & the Billets Doux, guitarist Seb Hunter and drummer & pianist Steve Gibson, taken from their forthcoming new album Heaven Protect Us.

Fohr’s work as Circuit Des Yeux is consistently challenging, boldly experimental and always liberating. -io is probably her strongest work to date, a powerful statement born out of genuine feeling.

While it’s a departure from his more familiar Americana sound, Danny George Wilson’s latest offering will indeed take you to “another place”, one that’s well worth the journey. 

A Psych-folk special featuring Leo Kottke, Dando Shaft, The Woods Band, Gary Higgins, Linda Perhacs, John & Beverley Martyn, Jaki Whitren, Tony Caro & John, Trees, Robin Williamson, The Amazing Blondel, Jade, Mushroom, Jim Page, Tia Blake, Harry Tuft.

cua have announced a return to the UK in April for a string of dates to promote their new album. To celebrate, watch their new video for ‘Kings and Queens’ which featured on their 2017 album, ‘Songs of The Hollow.’ 

The Lost Brothers will finally get the opportunity to tour their critically acclaimed album “After The Fire After The Rain”. To celebrate the news, watch their brand new video for their third single “After The Rain”.

On Tonebeds For Poetry, Stick in the Wheel cast their net wider delivering sounds you might not expect to find on a folk album. They remain one of the most ground-breaking and unpredictable acts in any of the countless genres they move between.

This week marks the release of Damien McGheehan’s (Fidil) new album Kin. Watch the accompanying video for the brilliant ‘Dúlamán na Binne Búidhe’, a colourful fusion of influences that is a real treat for the ears.

The first names are revealed for Celtic Connections 2022 which returns to Glasgow, breathing life and soul into much-loved venues across the city, the 18-day programme of events spanning traditional folk, roots, Americana, jazz, soul and world music with more than 1,000 musicians com together once again in celebration.

Today marks the release of The Brickfields, the new album from English folk trio Granny’s Attic. To celebrate, watch them performing ‘Devils’ Arch’ live.

With Geist, Shannon Lay continues to entrance listeners, layering her voice in ways that almost lull us with their lush layers of sound. “Geist” itself is German for spirit, and it permeates this collection of songs, offering hope and assurance.

Noel McKay was first discovered by the late Guy Clark who considered him a kindred spirit. This immensely listenable album is firm evidence of his excellent judgement.

Cath and Phil Tyler are to perform a belated release gig for their 2021 compilation album Some Heavy Hand at The Globe in Newcastle that will also be livestreamed.

Following a two-week residency on the west coast of Scotland, eight extraordinary musicians will share new collaborative works and solo performances on a ten-day tour of the UK – with the release of an album to follow.