On ‘In the Furrows of Common Place’, Jim Ghedi brings focus to unrest, land enclosure and austerity. It is a stunning and remarkable album with bags of passion, creativity and precision from the always fascinating Ghedi.
Our Song of the Day is Dark Horse On The Wind, one of the most powerful songs by the late Liam Weldon. Watch Radie Peat of Lankum deliver an outstanding performance for online Irish music showcase This Ain’t No Disco.
A Poetry and music special – Includes our own remixes featuring Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac – Plus: Under the Reefs Orchestra, Ursula K. Le Guin & Todd Barton, Hairetis Harper, Anna Linardou, Soundwalk Collective and Patti Smith, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Adam Horovitz & Liz Berry and more.
Bill Callahan and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy team up with Emmett Kelly for their latest cover – Demis Roussos’ 1980 hit single version of Air Supply’s ‘Lost in Love’.
Mo Kenny shares third release from upcoming Covers record – Daniel Romano’s “Hard On You” – “I was excited to strip it down so the lyrics really shine”.
Germany’s iconic band The Notwist are set to make a return this month (29th January 2021 on Morr Music) with new studio album Vertigo Days. Listen to new single featuring cult Argentine singer Juana Molina.
Watch Mendiani (Hamana), the joyous new video from boundary-crossing jazz ensemble Duende Libre…connecting music and movement, and the musical traditions of the Americas and West Africa.
Dan Wriggins, the frontperson for Philly-based band Friendship, has released two new solo singles. Watch his latest video for ‘The Diner’, named after a basement venue in Philly
Our Song of the Day comes from the debut album of Hairetis Harper – Lute player & vocalist Yiagos Hairetis (Crete) and experimental harpist Maria-Christina Harper (London). One of the most rewarding listens I’ve heard in a while.
Drag City re-issue Bill Stone’s ‘Stone’, a folk private pressing from 1969. Listen to the latest single “Purple”, compared to Mark Fry, or Pearls Before Swine in their more contemplative moments.
