Folk Radio UK has an exclusive Première of a new track from Brother Dege. ‘The Black Sea’ is the opening track from his forthcoming album ‘How to Kill a Horse’.
The Music and Migration series seeks to capture the fleeting magic of migration in song. That it has now reached its third instalment is a testament to the quality of material its subject inspires.
Marking a significant progression from his two previous albums, with Long Mind Hotel Somerset’s Jack Cheshire displays a unique, slow-burning psychedelic alt-folk sound that deserves to reach a wide audience.
Folk Music Canada has announced a new collaborative project with the EFDSS which will bring together Cara Luft and Bella Hardy for a week of residency and live performance.
Our Song of the Day is an exclusive première straight from Niamey, Niger! Tal National recently signed to FatCat for the release of their third album Kaani.
Following our news earlier this month of Wooden Shjips new album ‘Back To Land’ and their European Tour the band have now revealed an acoustic version of ‘These Shadows’. Listen to it here.
Watch Alessi’s Ark video for her new single ‘Veins Are Blue’ which takes inspiration from The Cure’s ‘Close To Me’ video. Alessi will head out on tour with The Mountain Goats in October.
Fabian Holland is unquestionably one of the finest guitarists on the current folk circuit. His eponymous debut proves that he has the songs and the voice to match.
The ABC of Canadian Music is none other than Awna Teixeira (Po’ Girl), Brandy Zdan (ex-Twilight Hotel) and Cara Luft (ex-Wailin’ Jennys) who will be touring the UK & Ireland in October!
This week’s Songs from the Ark features old school funk, nu wave, beautiful ballads, rocking blues and The Grateful Dead. James Brown, Firehose, BB King, Amy Speace, Talking Heads and Pete Greenwood. Its all here folks..
