An album full of human warmth, but also tinged with wildness. This is the sign of a master musician at work, and Hay certainly fits that description. It is only two years since his debut and he is already one of the finest guitarists of his generation.
Hands Up for Trad, organising body of MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, has announced the artists and bands shortlisted for 2019’s prestigious awards, with voting opening 10am on Monday 4th November.
Journals, the latest album from Luke Jackson, demonstrates once again why he is one of the most distinctive voices, both literally and figuratively, on the contemporary folk scene. It’s time this was more widely recognised.
Taken from their new album ‘You’re Going To Die!’ and accompanied by Josienne Clarke, Paul Mosley takes a nostalgic trip back to the 1970s to “relive those car journeys, balloons, laughs, fights, Tupperware of sandwiches, the lot.”
Featuring Skipper’s Alley, Marisa, Jack & Davy, Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll, Stick in the Wheel, Lankum, Three Legg’d Mare, Catherine Ruddie, Old Salt, Son Of Town Hall, Andy Irvine, Band of Burns, Jon Boden, Trio Dhoore, Leana & Hartwin, Froder Haltli & more.
Watch the video for Nyack, the new single from Cambridge-based New Yorker & Alt-folk Singer Songwriter, Annie Dressner, taken from her forthcoming third album, set for release in Spring 2020.
Stick In The Wheel return with their second volume of explorations and collaborations with “Against The Loathsome Beyond”, featuring collaborations with C Joynes, Jack Sharp and Cinder Well.
Rose in June is an endlessly varied and accomplished album that sees the Remnant Kings at the top of their game and shows just why Jon Boden is one of the most lauded folk musicians this century.
Darling Charms is the second video track from The Magpie Arc, the new cross-Border band out of Sheffield and Edinburgh featuring the multi-award-winning talents and wide musical influences of Nancy Kerr, Martin Simpson, Adam Holmes, Tom A Wright and Alex Hunter.
Grace Cummings voice refuses to be denied. She sings with a power and conviction on Refuge Cove that challenges listeners not to be moved by her lyrics. They not only fit the times and conditions of this moment but suggest we prepare ourselves for a very different world.
In support of their UK and European tour dates with the Mountain Goats, Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards share two new singles featuring Gertjan Van Hellemont of Douglas Firs and Matthew Douglas of the Moutain Goats.
“…anything he takes on is to receive something truly Drevered”. Our reviewer reflects on Kris Drevers talents whilst at a gig which shone light into the present darkness, the memories of which will endure through months and years.
