Sun June’s ‘Somewhere’ is a charmer, deceptively slight, each listen uncovering a nuance of sound or sense unnoticed previously. Capable both of bringing thoughts to life or extinguishing them completely.
Luke Jackson is incontrovertibly one of the greatest performers and songwriters to which this country has given birth and Of This Time speaks not just to the ‘here and now’ but to the ‘eternal and the universal’.
Featuring Jim Ghedi, James Yorkston and The Second Hand Orchestra, Sun June, Trú, Eamon O’Leary, Young Waters, Luke Jackson, Jenny McCormick, Jon Wilks, The Magpie Arc and more.
Bill Callahan and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy head into cowboy song territory for a cover of Mike Burton’s classic Night Rider’s Lament. They are joined by fellow Drag City compadre Cory Hanson of Wand.
Taking inspiration from old school hip hop and traditional Angolan music, watch “Pele” (‘skin’), the first single off the forthcoming debut album from IKOQWE.
Gift is the latest offering from London-born singer songwriter and composer Ana Silvera featuring three songs – all composed or arranged on the harmonium including a beautiful cover of Björk’s Jóga.
Delve into Rebel Matters, a bi-monthly podcast for and with activists, artists, and scallywags – on their latest episode they interview Ian Lynch of Lankum.
Northern Irish trio TRÚ announce debut album ‘No Fixed Abode’ which draws inspiration from centuries of folklore in Ireland, Britain and beyond. Watch their new video for Bonny Portmore.
That combination of closeness and mystery – a thread that runs through all of his records – is one of the reasons Yorkston is amongst the very best songwriters of his generation; The Wide, Wide River is yet another career highlight.
Many heavyweights feature on Daniel Hecht’s musical timeline, but his 1973 debut album, simply titled Guitar, is still arguably the finest example of his talents – an enthralling, highly creative and timeless debut.
