Watch the stunning new video for Emma Tricca’s Solomon Said. The accompanying video was filmed on Super 8 by the hugely talented Julian Hand. The song also features Judy Collins who turns 80 this week.
Singing It All Back Home has all the passion and history of the characters that populate these stories; Naomi Bedford & Paul Simmonds paint them in a fascinating new light, while holding fast to their enduring heritage in an outstanding album.
Time is running short to buy the best value Early Bird tickets for The Sidmouth Folk Festival 2nd- 9th August. The special offer runs out at midnight on 30th April. Check out some of this year’s line-up.
Jo Mango & Friends offer a lament that simultaneously stirs action and offers a balm for the trauma of separation with her latest release, System Hold.
Wonderful Fairytale sees Bill Jones return in excellent form, with an exceptional album that fulfils the promise of her early career, and confirms that this gifted performer still has so much to offer.
Erin Rae debuts video for single ‘Bad Mind’ ahead of her US tour with Father John Misty and Dylan LeBlanc before she heads to the UK for a tour in November.
With Joshua Burnside set to release his new live album ‘Live At Elmwood Hall’ in May, the singer-songwriter now shares the latest sweeping cut from his forthcoming release with ‘Northern Winds’, also our Song of the Day.
Roseanne Reid has quietly taken her place in the Scottish music scene and by no accident finds herself sitting at the top table with “Trails”, an exceptional and brilliant record, produced by Teddy Thompson and a guest appearance from Steve Earle.
Josh Ritter’s Fever Breaks easily ranks among his very best, not to mention his most political. This is the kind of album people have been waiting for from Springsteen in response to Trump’s America. Ritter has saved him the time.
The Mountain Goats remain something of a cult with a devoted following which will rightly see this as one of their greatest triumphs. Any collateral fallout in terms of reaching new ears will be a deserved bonus.
A nomadic spirit, Carrie Tree has spoken about finding time for journeys and the importance of “turning off the computer, returning to simplicity and re-centering.” Grab a paddle, get in the boat and sail with her.
It is a rare album that can make traditional music sound truly modern, but The Drystones have managed it here. Apparitions is the kind of album that could change the very meaning of contemporary folk music.
