The Men With Strong Arms flex their musical muscles with a superb set of songs that reference Bert Jansch and John Marytn while adding something unique. Jonlondon tells us all about it.
Opera North presents a new sound installation by sound recordist Chris Watson which focuses on the mythical island of Hy Brasil which lies off the west coast of Ireland.
The excitement is mounting over the album debut from Chicago acoustic guitarist Ryley Walker who steers a course alongside his heroes Tim Hardin, Tim Buckley, and Bert Jansch.
A brilliant guest mix this week from Salad Sound System: A wintry mix exploring the dubbier side of recent folk work, plus voices from the past, seventies folk in minor and more.
Our Song of the Day is a live video recording from a couple of years ago at Cecil Sharp House: Six Organs Of Admittance performing ‘Black Needles Rhymes’.
Watch the FRUK Première of the new video from The Furrow Collective for ‘I’d Rather be Tending my Sheep’ which was made by singer and gifted animator Marry Waterson.
Our Song of the Day is a lovely tune from Grey Reverend which is dedicated to the late great Jack Rose: “A song written for a good friend and a great musician February 16, 1971 – December 5, 2009”
We talk to Inge Thomson about her new Project ‘Da Fishing Hands’ which she began with Fair Isle singer-songwriter, musician and poet Lise Sinclair who passed away last year.
Carrie Tree’s Home To The Invisible shimmers with little details and layers that create a sublimely beautiful, holistic sound that grabs your attention with a whisper and a caress.
Thickets are a three-piece alternative-folk band from London playing autoharp, cello and drums. The range of music they achieve is incredible…one that more people should know about.
Jeremy delivers Episode 29 of Mix Tape Radio in which he sneaks some of his 2013 gems into as well as 3 tracks from Ricky Eat Acid’s latest gem of an offering.
