On ‘When a Man Loves an Omen’, Judson Claiborne transfix the listener while keeping them slightly off-balance at the same time, it’s one of the most compelling EPs of the year.
Featuring new music from Laura Fell, Faeland, Juni Habel, Niamh Regan, Sam Burton, Sam Amidon, LAU, Edgelarks, Martin Simpson, The Rheingans Sisters, POOLS, Cunning Folk, Buck Curran, Gwenifer Raymond, Ida Lune & more.
West Country-based duo Faeland unveil animated video by Sofja Umarik for Easier, their recently released new single, taken from their forthcoming new album ‘When I Close My Eyes’.
Ben Walker gives us another masterclass in technique, feel and tone with a second compact collection of tunes – a trip from England to Ireland and back again. All proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Featuring four richly talented local legends including Dan Weisenberger of Tremblers of Sevens, Fans & Motor Supply Co. re-issue their loosely funky, very soulful ‘Quiet Dream’.
Steve Earle & The Dukes announce new album “J.T.”, a tribute to Steve’s late son, Justin Townes Earle (J.T.), who passed away on August 20, 2020. Listen to lead single “Harlem River Blues”.
Based on true-life crime which took place a century ago, watch ‘Blood in the River’ the haunting new single from Cedar Sparks, the songwriting partnership of Tim Carbone (Railroad Earth) and Lou Rogai (Lewis & Clarke).
The power of A Casual Invocation comes from its mystery: it feels at once ancient & modern. Folk music at its most transcendent, an antidote to the banal and a gateway to the weird.
Listen to ‘Walk’, the exceptional new single from Swedish duo POOLS – the collective vision of multi-instrumentalist Fredrik Forell and singer Arvid Hällagård.
Watch the accompanying video to ‘The Beacon’, the new single from folk duo Harbottle & Jonas featuring Annie Baylis. It’s also the title track to their forthcoming album due for release in Spring 2021.
Solas an Lae is the complete package, the tune and the words and the presentation together encompassing the emotional tales of the tragedy of life. To me, this is what makes sean-nós what it is. Excellent.
