Jack White surprises fans in Nashville by bringing Loretta Lynn on stage to perform ‘Whispering Sea’, the second song she ever wrote and last performed in 1955.
Mat Sweet aka Boduf Songs has a new album out in February titled ‘Stench of Exist’. Gorgeously minimal, “a record of rain and cities and nighttime.” Watch his new video here.
Calexico announce their new album Edge Of The Sun, their most collaborative work to date which get’s its first live outing at Celtic Connections. Listen to “Cumbia de Donde”.
We have a great Video Premiere and Song of the Day The Paper Shades. Watch the video for The Lake from their new single and catch them on tour with Hot Feet in February!
James heads to the basement venue of the inconspicuous Sebright Arms in London to catch Zoë Randell and Steve Hassett, better known to most as the indie-folk duo Luluc.
Watch Jim White performing with The Packway Handle Band “Not A Song” from their new album Take it Like a Man which is out now on Yep Roc. A winning combination!
Amelia Curran’s latest album is even better than its predecessor. So much so that Mike marks it out as the first of his ‘best albums of 2015’, one which offers greater rewards with each successive play.
One of this year’s most significant and far reaching commissions at Celtic Connections was ‘The Atlantic Corridor’ curated by Carlos Núñez. Along with a fine list of special guests it was an unforgettable evening.
Watch this great video showcase from Cardiff’s Bubblewrap Collective featuring Gareth Bonello, Richard James, Little Arrow, Quiet Marauder and Ivan Moult.
Our Song of the Day is a new track from The Leisure Society with Tall Black Cabins taken from their new fourth album “The Fine Art Of Hanging On”. Plus UK Tour News.
We have a video premiere today from London based folk singer and BBC Young Folk Award nominee StevieRay Latham with ‘Modern Attitudes’ from his forthcoming debut album.
Unconventional and conventional was the order of the night with Howe Gelb and Grant Lee Phillips at The Portland Arms. Paul shares the experience with some great photos from Di Holmes.
