Johnny shares his highlights from this year’s Wickham Festival in a two-part live review which delivered perfect weather and music to match. In part one he covers Martyn Joseph, Findlay Napier, Reg Meuross, Boo Hewerdine, The Gerry Colvin Band and Sounds of the Sirens.
There will be many who have collected June Tabor’s recorded work over the years but for those who are perhaps less familiar with her work, this introduction is a grand way to discover one of the best voices of her era.
Our Song of the Day comes via a brilliantly uplifting video premiere for Great Blue Heron, the new single from Alt-folk-rock band Billy Wylder which features on their forthcoming album, “Strike the Match” out Sept. 7, 2018.
While Baltimore-based folk singer Letitia VanSant may no longer work in social and environmental advocacy, as this terrific album ably proves, the day job hasn’t changed, it’s just altered its channels.
Taken from their new album, let High Fidelity transport you back in time to the classic 1950s and ‘60s era of bluegrass as they perform a twin banjo rendition of the classic Don Reno & Red Smiley instrumental “Follow the Leader”.
With Many a Thousand, Aldridge and Goldsmith have created a record whose songs are immediate and politically necessary, and whose melodies will remain in the memory for years to come.
Innes Wilson’s Seaview EP was made a reality while touring the east coast in April 2018, with the help of two of Canada’s most dedicated indie bands WHOOP-Szo and Construction & Destruction. Listen to his new single From Now to Forever.
November 2018 sees the release of the third album ‘Fathoms’ by award-winning and acclaimed folk group The Furrow Collective. Listen to their lead track ‘Write Me Down’, also our Song of the Day.
September 2018 sees the launch of a new live outfit from Chris Cleverley featuring folk singer/songwriter Kim Lowings and multi-instrumentalist Kathy Pilkinton of Said The Maiden. Watch their new video for Missing Persons.
After almost 40 years as a performer, Cavalier proves that Eddi Reader’s talent as a singer, arranger and writer has never diminished, her music shines bright as ever. Album out on 28 September via Reveal Records.
Our Song of the Day comes from London-based folk duo Copper Viper with their latest single Hung Up Alone, out on 24th August 2018 via Under The Bower Records.
Watch Bo, the latest music video from Dan Webster – a song about his son ‘Ben’ and a father and son’s journey through childhood. It’s taken from his fourth studio album entitled Devil Sky.
