Dave Malkin & Louis Campbell’s ‘Bird on a Briar’ EP is a lovely little treat; you’ll find yourself keeping it on repeat and quietly gorging on its beautifully nuanced, balanced playing.
Karl Blau has just unveiled his upcoming solo album, “Vultures of Love”. Watch the accompanying homespun video for lead single, “Pasadena,” which draws inspiration from a friend’s breakup and the subsequent longing for reconnection.
On Classic Monsters, The Mining Co.’s Michael Gallagher, joined by his friends from Spanish psyche band Los Jaguares de la Bahía, keep it sparse yet dramatic on a concept album inspired by the monster movies of his childhood.
Japanese composer, vibraphonist, and marimba player Masayoshi Fujita shares two new singles from his forthcoming album, Migratory, including the mesmerising “Valley” featuring the powerful voice of Moor Mother.
Exploratory and constantly changing, Bill Callahan’s ‘Resuscitate!’ is serious music that doesn’t take itself too seriously. His songwriting has a message and truth. It’s Big, and it’s Clever. He’s Leonard Cohen with Paul Auster’s self-knowing postmodernism and Johnny Cash’s charred heart.
Our latest mixtape in our Folk Show series features music from Bill Callahan, Nathan Bowles Trio, Fidra, Sam Carter, The Rheingans Sisters, Luke De-Sciscio, Laura Jane Wilkie, Wes Tirey, Trú, Trembling Bells, Tim Hart & Maddy Prior, We Are Muffy and more.
Jenny Sturgeon’s paths.made.walking is a wonderful chronicle of sound and a hopeful reminder that there are still places where escape is possible and a connection with the natural world is worth seeking.
Listen to our latest Monday Morning Brew Playlist featuring Mari Mathias, Bill Callahan, Leyla McCalla, Fantastic Negrito, Yasmin Williams, Louien, Jake Blount & Mali Obomsawin, Gaspar Claus, Lizzie No and more.
Watch the video for ‘Exploding Tetris’, David Grubb’s new single. The song is inspired by the phenomenon known as Exploding Head Syndrome, which occurs during the transition between wakefulness and sleep.
Murailles Music share the latest in their excellent Julien Courquin-produced Echos documentary series. In ‘Archer sonore’ we are given a fascinating insight into the life and work of French Cellist Gaspar Claus.
Jon Boden and The Remnant Kings announce Parlour Ballads, a piano-led record full of sentimental ballads that tie together parlour music and folk song. The album will be released on September 27th, 2024, via Hudson Records.
Antologia Vol.2 confirms that África Negra as São Tomé and Príncipe’s most important and influential band and, more importantly, brings more of their sparkling melodies, pulsating bass lines and African-influenced puxa music to a wider audience.
