Triple Scots Trad Awards nominees Gnoss have kicked off their ‘Stretching Skyward’ launch tour which includes many venues they’ve not visited before. Don’t miss this opportunity to see them live.
Luluc plumb unspoken depths on ‘Diamonds’. They somehow manage to create a sense of lushness while using sonic simplicity. Their glorious visions deliver a magic that reaffirms what we are and what we can be.
Six French Songs is Olivia Chaney’s spontaneous and celebratory review of the French chanson, from medieval ballad to 60s yé-yé pop classic. As we’ve come to expect from Olivia, her interpretations are sublime and enchanting.
We revisit Jackie Oates’ 2013 Lullabies album and listen again to her exclusive radio show on which she shares lullabies by some of her favourite artists. Jackie is on tour now with Mike Cosgrave and John Parker.
Brussels-based trio Las Lloronas share the music video for their new single ‘Run’ – “Folk & slam meet in an encouragement to dance with our own fears”. It’s taken from their forthcoming album, due for release on 6th October.
Once again, Analog Africa are to be congratulated on having unearthed another gem. Leon Keïta (Analog Africa Limited Dance Edition No.16) is an irresistible riot of rhythm, its dazzling virtuosity a feast for the ears.
Jim Ghedi and Toby Hay have announced their second and final tour this year following the release of their self-titled duo record released on Topic Records in May this year.
From Adele H’s ‘Impermanence’ (also one of our Featured Albums of the Month), watch the video for Rise and Fall, filmed on location at Maresana Hill, Bergamo, Italy – “a wonderful and, at times, cathartic work of art, brimming with confidence…”
All Sails to the Sun, the fourth full-length album by London-based contemporary folk singer-songwriter Alex Seel, presents a persuasive argument as to why he should have a far higher profile to match the critical acclaim he’s accrued.
Clear Purling Stream is an album which further enhances Na-Mara’s reputation for composing, interpreting and delivering folk music of the highest standard. Rob’s musicianship and Paul’s rich, resonant vocals represent what is best in contemporary folk/roots music.
Listen to The Monday Morning Brew ft. Oracle Sisters, Karine Polwart, Emma Gatrill, Frankie Archer, Cyril Cyril & Meridian Brothers, Tasmin Williams, Viv & Riley, Swimming Bell, Cunning Folk, Lutalo, Harp, Cat Power, Paolo Angeli, Louien, Laura Veirs, Daniel Bachman, Shadwick Wilde & more.
