Watch the incredible new video for ‘New Mexico’, the new single from Scotland’s Dean Owens and Calexico’s Joey Burns & John Convertino…also our Song of the Day.
While Ignorance is supposed to be an album filled with planetary concerns, there is much that can also be taken on a personal level. It is an album with heart and soul, two commodities that seem to be in short supply these days.
Thrill Jockey announce Colleen will release her new album The Tunnel and the Clearing in May. Listen to her lead single “Gazing at Taurus – Santa Eulalia”, named after the co-patron saint of Barcelona where she is now based.
Taken from Ted Barnes’ fourth album, 17 Postcards, watch the simple but beautifully moving video for ‘Way Beyond This’…some things just go beyond words – this is one of them.
100 Snow White Horses is a new album from John Spillane, due for independent release on 2 April 2021. Inspired by his travels around Ireland, these new songs are full of poetry, Irish mythology and wonder.
Like Manna from the heavens, this superb collection heralds in the New Year and has to be one of the most significant compilations for many a decade. The fact that this album is advertised as Vol.1 merely adds to the delight.
Thanks to the generosity of Creative Scotland, we have a series of online episodes of James Yorkston’s Tae Sup wi’ a Fifer to ease us through the winter – Each episode features three or more varied and complementary talents. Enjoy!
By any reckoning, Jim Causley’s “Devonshire Roses” has a sweet bouquet of evocative songs. All Devonshire life is here: meat pies, witches, cider, smugglers, ghosts, Old Uncle Tom Cobley and all.
With audiences from over 60 countries and over 27,000 tickets and passes sold, the first-ever digital Celtic Connections has been a huge success. Over 10.5 million minutes of musical entertainment have been enjoyed by viewers over the last 19 days.
In an era strangely bereft of socially and politically conscious music, it’s a pleasure to hear Sean Taylor at work, and a great reminder of how vital art can be in pursuit of a better, fairer society. Lockdown is a terrific album which deserves to be heard.
Norfolk-based Mari Joyce has produced a richly rewarding, dark and soulful album of complex songs with a spiritual. Great songs and a chance to drift away but not get caught up in the way life is at the moment. A valuable and enjoyable experience.
