The Latest

Three Galleys showcases the excellent vocal, instrumental and compositional talents of folk trio Holly & The Reivers. The diverse range and exceptional quality of material means I’ll be eagerly awaiting the next chapters of their stories.

Alexander Ellis – Our Man In The Field – talks candidly about his experience of recording his latest album, Gold On The Horizon, with Tucker Martine, his approach to songwriting, the people who inspire his songs and more.

Edinburgh Folk Club is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in style with a jam-packed programme of 38 events to celebrate their landmark anniversary, including  Jenn Butterworth and Laura-Beth Salter, John Kirkpatrick, Gordie Tentrees, Adam Holmes, The Poozies and more.

Today marks the release of Georgia Shackleton’s solo debut album ‘Harry’s Seagull’ – one of the year’s freshest and most appealing folk albums. Watch her video for What Will Become of England, Harry Cox’s social commentary that sadly doesn’t lose relevance.

Feile Live is a very persuasive debut offering from John McSherry, Brendán Quinn and Francis McIlduff. Their musical connection and rapport shine through, along with their confidence, energy and drive.

Listen to the latest KLOF mix ft. Goat, Taco Tapes, The Big Eyes Family Players, Milkweed, John Francis Flynn, Cabane, Holly Blackshaw, Liam Grant, Erlend Apneseth Trio, ØXN, Alex Archibald and more.

As demonstrated with ‘Elephantasia’, Dave Evans made the most amazing music imaginable but did so on his own terms…a timeless record that needs to be heard. Of course, it never demands it because that was never his way.

The variety and depth of ‘Move into the Luminous’ is breathtaking; Makushin have fashioned an engrossing collection of ten perfect miniatures…ambient epics packaged as pop songs, delicate folk latticeworks enmeshed with impassioned jazz. It’s a stunning achievement.

Watch guitarist and composer Hayden Pedigo’s Tiny Desk concert…Hailing from the windy Texas Panhandle, he recently announced a European tour for February 2024, including dates in London, Glasgow, Manchester & Newcastle.

Listen to the Monday Morning Brew ft. Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Steve Gunn & Bridget St John, Raveloe, Ann Annie*, Crescent, Daniel Bachman, Julie Byrne, Ichiko Aoba, Lau Nau, Laura Veirs, Duotone, David Allred, Gabriel Birnbaum, Anna Mieke, Baku Furukawa, Et Ret & more.

Watch Buck Curran performing ‘River Unto Sea’ live, an acoustic instrumental track inspired by Ireland and Maine that appeared on his 2016 debut solo album Immortal Light. He’s accompanied here by David James Logan on bass who also filmed the session (aided by the wonderful Adele H).

Listen to ‘Way Out West’, the debut single from Holly Blackshaw, taken from her upcoming EP. Inspired by her move from Hull, East Yorkshire, to rural Mid-Wales, from the flatlands to the hills…it’s also our Song of the Day.

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