For his latest single, ‘We Are Here’, Michael Waugh turns to the power of storytelling, delivering an anthemic, rousing folk song that praises heroes, all of whom are gay pioneers…it is a call to action: we won’t be silent anymore!
Hollow is one of The Handsome Family’s more musically complex albums, exploring new sonic textures, yet still reassuringly sounding familiar, it marks a welcome return and an interesting suggestion as to where the road ahead might lead them.
For the first time in over fifty years, Dave Evans’ 1972 folk opus Elephantasia is to be reissued on Earth Recordings in collaboration with his estate and original Village Thing producer Ian A. Anderson. Listen to Beauty Queen and Only Blue.
Were it not for their accents, you would have thought Wayward Jane were raised in Appalachia. On ‘The Flood’, their music glows with authenticity in sound and spirit as it traverses different genres while never losing sight of their own roots.
You Are Wolf, the alt-folk project of award-winning British composer and writer Kerry Andrew, has announced the release of their forthcoming album ‘hare // hunter // moth // ghost’. Watch the haunting animated video for their new single ‘winter solstice’, made by Marry Waterson.
Letle Telt, the debut album of Glasgow-based folk singer Lainey Dempsey is magic! A humble and honest endeavour, shot through with truth and integrity, great singing and writing. Her ability to communicate the messages and essence of her songs and stories is a true gift.
On Galargan, The Gentle Good’s wisdom of Welsh folksong and histories is both reverential and contemporary. Combined with his sensitive arrangements and deep, rich, haunting vocals, it is a beautifully accomplished and irresistibly engaging album.
Unvarnished yet impeccably crafted, the music of Brown Horse has a heartfelt magnetism. They could also be Norwich’s answer to the Felice Brothers – watch their video for ‘Sunfisher’, the lead single taken from their debut album ‘Reservoir’, released on 19th January 2024 via Loose Music.
While Rupert Wates doesn’t greatly depart from a basic framework on “Elegies’, the way he dances the notes within that are testament to his consummate skills…a hypnotic listening experience.
Watch the video for ‘Puppet Show’, the latest single from emerging alt-folk artist Sarah Buckley from Cork, Ireland. The song explores the experience of misplaced trust and recalls a relationship gone wrong.
King Creosote announces his first album in seven years. I DES is released on November 3rd – watch the video for his new song “Blue Marbled Elm Trees”; a reflection on life, death, the universe, art and love. Always the big stuff with Kenny.
Jenny Sturgeon announces ‘The Living Mountain’ Tour – bringing the beauty and magic of the Cairngorms to audiences. Also, on 3rd November, she is releasing a limited edition re-pressing of ‘The Living Mountain’ and her new ‘Wintergreen’ EP. Listen to the lead track ‘Solitude’.
