I haven’t done a mix for what seems like ages, I had an idea for one today and this is the result…like most of my mixes this is pretty laid back after an upbeat folky start. Have a good weekend!
‘Songs for the Voiceless’ is an album project aiming to bring some of the unknown stories of World War I to light. Feat: The Young’Uns, Jon Boden, Michael J Tinker, Tom Oakes and Ian Stephenson.
Watch the latest live video from Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros. Part inspired with a desire to “respond to what is flimsy and feigned about pop music today.”
The Fall were John Peel’s favourite band…they recorded no less than 24 Peel Sessions the greatest number by any one act. Watch this insightful documentary on Mark E Smith.
Introducing London based Nick Jackson who releases his debut single in Novemeber. His articulate rapid fire lyrics are a keen match for his technical guitar skills…an all-round captivating listen.
Rachel Sermanni will be touring this autumn including a headline show at Union Chapel. She’ll also be releasing a follow up to her sold out ‘Bothy Sessions’ with the all new ‘Boatshed Sessions EP’.
We celebrate Megson, one of the most innovative duos on the British Folk scene who released their LIVE album this month. Plus they head out on tour and are our Song of the Day!
Steve Tilston talks to Folk Radio UK exclusively about 43 years in music, the delights of setting new challenges and his inspirational new Trio. Happenstance indeed!
