Unfinished Business isn’t a title that hints at unfulfilled musical ambitions. Rather, it confirms that, on turning 70, Paul Brady still has plenty more to offer. Everything about Unfinished Business tells us that he is likely to remain, for some time yet, at the very peak of his powers.
Having returned to music after the birth of her daughter, Nadia High, a Canadian born singer-songwriter, based out of Toronto, has released her first original song and video – Armchair Revolution.
In the first video in this series, The Young’uns Talk To Strangers, they meet Matthew Ogston, the courageous anti-homophobia campaigner whose heart-wrenching story inspired their song Be The Man.
Our Song of the Day comes from four young Newcastle-based musicians immersed in the shared musical traditions of The British Isles and North America – Assembly Lane. ‘The Hills Of Mexico’ is from their forthcoming debut album ‘Northbound’.
It’s a testament to Willie Watson’s talents that he can tackle such a variety of songs on Folk Singer Vol.2, from the popular to the obscure and treat them with obvious respect and skill. Even more impressive is how well this second set of folk songs hang together and never outstay their welcome.
Experience Lead Belly’s songs through a new lens as Dan Zanes and Valerie June, Chuck D., Aloe Blacc, Billy Bragg and many others celebrate an American musical icon.
Folk Hotel is ultimately another reason to celebrate Tom Russell and his ongoing quest to keep alive the culture and traditions of American dreamers. The album is an excellent collection of songs played in his inimitable style and a fine tribute to his heroes.
Charlie Dore’s Dark Matter celebrates and transcends the ordinary, goes on a metaphysical and intellectual journey and takes the listener with it. Loved it!
It has been an incredible year so far for singer and harpist Rachel Newton, one the biggest achievements being her first tour with her band. There are just a few more chances to catch Rachel with her band in 2017 this month.
Aerialists offer a dazzling display of stellar musicianship, inventive arrangements, and genre-melding music inhabiting a world of its own. Their latest offering, Group Manoeuvre, enchants, beguiles and thrills from the first note to the last.
Following the success of their Live III album tour, The Urban Folk Quartet head back out on the road for a series of shows that will see the band travel from the South of Devon to the Scottish Borders.
Rob caught up with The Indigo Girls while at Cambridge Folk Festival this year and talked to them about song writing, politics, the changing face of the music industry and their plans for the future including their next album.
