The Tinder Box a three piece band that hail from south eastern South Dakota. They’ve a great expansive sound for a three piece and if you love 16 Horsepower or The Cave Singers then check’em out!
As part of the Southbank Centre’s year-long festival The Rest Is Noise they will be turning the spotlight on folk music in February for a weekend of events under the title of The Rise of Nationalism.
‘FOLK LIFE’ is a new series of articles in which we look at inspirational lifestyles and extraordinary people. In our first we take a peek at the world of Kim Krans and Jonny Ollsin better known to many as ‘Family Band’.
Imperial Splendour is the latest album from Mattis & The Grand Trunk Road, influenced by Mattis Myrland’s time spent in India studying under the Hindustani Classical Vocalist Madhumita Ray.
Ajimal is the solo project of Newcastle based Fran O’Hanlon. His performances are incredible, heightened by his moving lyrics and stunning vocals that will still any audience.
Forestears are a new band to us who immediately stood out from the pack on first listen. What started as an acoustic double act in 2009 has transformed into a full band with a great genre spanning appeal.
Third Man Records release a new Reissue Series featuring Charley Patton, Blind Willie McTell and The Mississippi Sheiks. We delve into the history of these bluesmen (includes full album streams)
ICHI is an incredibly inventive and original performer who many of you may have seen on the same bill as his wife Rachael Dadd, here he is performing with his homemade puppet a Japanese alphabet song.
Mix Tape Radio is back to a brisk 60 minutes after two fabulous extended shows and EPISODE 011 also sees the return of Bedroom Sessions which features Tyler Butler. Going to be great!
Beat Poet Allen Ginsberg put together his first music album ‘First Blues‘ between 1971 – 1983. It will now be reissued by Ginsberg Recordings on vinyl and digital. We look back at its making.
Following the captivating debut single produced by Johnny Flynn and Adam Beach from the Sussex Wit – Marika Hackman announces the release of a mini album “That Iron Taste”.
American rock icon Alice Cooper will headline the opening day of Fairport’s Cropredy Convention on Thursday 8 August 2013. It is expected to be Cooper’s only UK public appearance during the year.
