The Tortoise is a mightily impressive first release, full of sadness and surprise, and introduces a spirited new voice. Despite the melancholy, good times beckon for Nuala Honan.
Vespers are a North London acoustic trio consisting of two guitars and double bass (with occasional flute), not forgetting some great silken harmonies. A wonderful find!
Another great video from the good folks at Harmonic Rooms. This was filmed back in March this year when Mike Heron (Incredible String Band) & Trembling Bells were touring.
This weeks Simple Folk Radio features Rennie Sparks, lyricist of legendary band The Handsome Family who will be sharing some of her favourite records and getting to the root of why we all love murder ballads so very much.
Two years in the making, The John Langan Band’s “Bones Of Contention” boasts voluptuously proportioned tracks, a veritable United Nations of musical influences and an infectious disregard for musical convention.
Darren Hayman has shortened his Long Parliament and returns with a new album of seventeenth century folk songs called Bugbears, which is due out on Fika Recordings in July.
Simon Holland catches Amy Duncan’s London Album Launch, a great performance that leaves an enduring memory. Her songs possess an ethereal quality, each a vivid herald of a quietly compelling songwriter and a special night.
As many of you will be aware Bella Hardy’s battleplan album was one of our Albums of the Month, she has just revealed a great new video for one of our favourite tracks ‘Three Pieces of my Heart’, watch it now.
Track Number 7 from Chris Woods latest album ‘None the Wiser’ is ‘Tally of Salt’ and the first of two collaborations on this CD with the professional story teller Hugh Lupton. Listen to it here.
Watch the official video for London based Die Mason Die’s ‘My Favourite Cave’, an original song that was written for Daniel Johnston’s SPACE DUCKS LP. We’re hooked!
The hugely talented Urban Folk Quartet are inviting fans to become a part of their new album, they just need to attend one of two special gigs. Find out how the UFQ are getting social with their fans!
A Folk Radio UK Exclusive: The première of ‘In Your Eyes’ from the debut EP ‘These Streets’ by Lily Buchanan AKA The Graphite Set. Featuring guest guitar from Katherine Blamire of the Smoke Fairies.
