On Some Heavy Hand, Cath and Phil Tyler’s subtly intricate performances, as on all their releases, enrich the material even further. This compilation of obscurities is a beautifully weighted insight into a splendid catalogue of music.
Cambridge-based post-folk collective Fuzzy Lights share video for “Under The Waves”, a heavy dose of psych-tinged folk-rock tackling the effects of the climate crisis on the oceans.
Comprising 17 songs in 45 minutes, Reason to Live is a thesis in what it means to be Lou Barlow at the age of 54. As Barlow finally gets comfortable in his skin, it’s his call to look around and find the inspiration to keep going.
Watch the video for Echoes, the new single from Nordic songstress Ida Wenøe taken from her forthcoming third album. Delivered in two parts it’s totally outstanding…hold on to our seat.
Adrian Crowley has a voice that insists you listen and hang on to every word of The Watchful Eye of the Stars. It’s an album that stays with you long after the end, a testament to the vision of its author.
Sidmouth Folk Festival adds more names to this year’s lineup including Seth Lakeman, Jez Lowe, Jackie Oates and John Spiers, Banter, Jack Rutter, Miranda Sykes and Hannah Martin, Granny’s Attic, Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage, James Delarre, Tim Edey and more.
Dublin-duo Elgin’s “Weightless / Still” is an accomplished and serious body of songs; an immersive and rewarding album that carries a deep and intelligent thoughtfulness throughout. More, please.
Released on the award-winning Finnish independent record label Bafe’s Factory, PERTTULA follows his own path on Pajavasara where accordion meets primal rhythmic blacksmith percussion. There is much to enjoy here; prepare for a few surprises.
Charlie Parr’s new album, Last of the Better Days Ahead, is to be released on July 30, his first for Smithsonian Folkways. Watch the video for the title track.
Some duets just sound like they were meant to be…this is one: Peter Doran is joined by Haley Heynderickx to perform Blue Mountains from his new album Voices…it really doesn’t get much better.
Tom Coll, the drummer of Irish post-punk band Fontaines DC announces ‘Goitse A Thaisce (A Compilation of Irish Music – Volume One)’ featuring The Bothy Band, Andy Irvine & Paul Brady, Ye Vagabonds, Planxty, Lisa O’Neill, The Dubliners and more.
Maim, the latest offering from Gaelictronica duo WHYTE is an album for late-night reflection. It’s one of the most affecting pieces of music you will hear this year. But mind also the message. And the warning.
