Featuring a number of special guests and reflecting on both love and loss, Dark Enough To See The Stars is another magnificent reminder that few shine as brightly as Mary Gauthier.
Born out of grief, Liminality, the debut album of Minru, a Swedish musician based in Berlin, encourages us to slow down and be in the moment. Watch her beautiful video for ‘Light End’, shot on Super 8.
Brighton’s Wax Machine have released a double A-side single, with the psychedelic explosion of Springtime (watch the video) coupled with a tripped-out new version of Canto De Lemanja. Both tracks feature on their forthcoming new album Hermit’s Grove, released 1st July on Batov Records.
Son of John, the project of singer-songwriter Jacob Johnson, returns as a trio with John Parker (Nizlopi) and Jack Walker (Gorillabot). Taken from their new album ‘Each Second FootStep’, watch the video for their lead single Lay Low, also our Song of the Day.
Loudon Wainwright III has announced the release of Lifetime Achievement, his first album of new original songs since 2014’s Haven’t Got The Blues Yet. Watch the accompanying video to his lead single ‘Town & Country’.
Ånon II offers something unique both in its contemporary musical expression and interpretation of these old tunes – its strength certainly lies in the communicative power of Ånon Egeland’s playing and this album will hopefully grant him some well-deserved wider exposure.
Welcome to the weird & wonderful world of The A’s, a new duo featuring Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath & Daughter of Swords’ Alexandra Sauser-Monnig. Watch the video for their lead single “He Needs Me,” a spectral reimagining of Harry Nilsson and Shelley Duvall’s 1980 Popeye classic.
Last year, Charlie Parr released Last Of The Better Days Ahead, described by Folk Radio as an engrossing, captivating album from a tireless innovator. Watch his latest video for ‘Bed of Wasps’.
Bonny Light Horseman are to return with their Sophomore album ‘Rolling Golden Holy’ in October. Unlike their debut, this album features all original songs. You can listen to their lead single ‘California’ which is out today.
Courtney Marie Andrews announces her new album Loose Future out 7th October via Fat Possum and shares the video for her lead single ‘Satellite’ in which she chases satellites in the woods of the Catskill Mountains on a bicycle hand-made for the intergalactic.
Brazilian singer and guitarist Sessa has released his latest single Pele da Esfera, a laid back, transcendental funk, replete with lush vocal harmonies and a perfect example of Sessa’s intimate connection to the golden-era late ‘60s and early ‘70s bossa and tropicalia.
David Weir dusts off his tassels and shares his highlights from this year’s Black Deer Festival, chosen from a bill that boasts The Waterboys, Van Morrison, Lady Nade, The Felice Brothers and a whole host of up-and-coming transatlantic talent.
