We were in Perth on Saturday, for the annual The MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards. It certainly has been another great year – as Hands up for Trad Creative Director Simon Thoumire said “There is so much vitality in the scene right now and it is only getting stronger. Roll on 2019.”
Fisherman’s Friends the movie is in cinemas from March 15th. It is inspired by the story of 8-piece Cornish singing group Fisherman’s Friends who signed a major record deal in 2010 and their album “Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends” went Gold. Watch the movie trailer.
Sebastian and Natalie Bryce are two very talented people. The care they have exercised in producing this album is very evident: it is no wonder that they have caught the ear of BBC R6 and others. It is an exceptional album.
Chris Wood is one of the few song writers on the circuit today who can artfully present the lives and situations of the world around us. And do it so beautifully. He does indeed give us the medicine we need to carry on to the next day.
Simple Minds bass player Ged Grimes has composed and produced an authentic soundtrack with Gaelic artists and traditional musicians for a new video game ‘The Bard’s Tale IV’ set in 18th century Scotland.
A compelling collaboration between Mercury-prize-nominated folk singer/song collector/broadcaster Sam Lee and pioneering, free-thinking composer/conductor/bandleader Peter Wiegold.
There is a weight of history and a longing for a better world on The Young’uns’ The Ballad Of Johnny Longstaff – it contains the past and it contains the future. It is a special achievement by an extremely talented group.
All Is Quiet At The Ancient Theatre has a sense of stillness and ancientry that is both powerful and all-embracing. This is eternal, irresistible and stimulating music that provides ever-increasing reward on successive replay.
With support from Jim Ghedi & Toby Hay, Vashti Bunyan works her magic before a quiet and reverential audience at Leeds Brudenell Social Club. An unforgettable evening.
It is rare for an album of predominantly traditional material to sound as fresh and inspired as this, and feel both thrillingly contemporary and utterly timeless. Cunning Folk is making some of the finest acoustic music to come out of this country in years.
Topic Records, the oldest independent label in the world will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2019 which will be marked by a flurry of new releases, deluxe re-issues and more. Listen to a special playlist plus we have a Topic 2019 Calendar to Giveaway.
Featuring Reg Meuross, Siobhan McCrudden, Birichen, Merry Hell, Helen Diamond, Iona Fyfe, Mark And Raianne, Cara Dillon, Blue Rose Code and Odette Michell, Anne Briggs, Incredible String Band, Fairport Convention and more.
