Adrian McNally, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer with The Unthanks, discusses their new album, The Songs and Poems of Molly Drake, the fourth instalment in their inspired, unconventional Diversions series.
With Nashville Sound, both Jason Isbell and his band are sounding both loose and hugely assured. From roots-rock to alt-country and the politically charged he delivers a broad musical horizon.
Jim Causley’s ‘I Am The Song: Children’s Poems By Charles Causley’ is a little gem of an album. It seems staggering that these poems weren’t songs in the first place, and very satisfying that they are now. Car journeys with the kids just got much, much better…
Last week’s Summer Solstice saw Deal-based band Cocos Lovers celebrating the Summer of Love at their favourite local ‘The Lighthouse’. Watch them performing live…the counterculture is alive and well.
Watch the latest video from the genius of Tom Rosenthal. Take Over is from his latest album Fenn, a song about a chance meeting between two strangers and a pineapple opens their eyes to the possibilities of what could be.
For her latest, Kathryn Williams pairs up with author Laura Barnett with a collection of songs based on her second novel, Greatest Hits. The diversity across the album is anchored by her smoky tones and the quality of her and Barnett’s lyrics.
London-based seven-piece band The Medlars have unveiled their music video for their single Heart of a Home – It’s a dark transportation to the Arizonan desert and warns of the risks of the over use of oil.
In terms of longevity, musical and cultural interest, Brothers Briggs goes way beyond that of its intended one-off Birthday gift. We need more of this kind of adventurous and keenly understanding music-making.
On September 29th, The Young’uns will unveil their fourth studio album Strangers – playing their strongest suit to date. Bold, profound and resonant it showcases the growing talents of Sean Cooney, fast becoming one of folk’s finest songwriters.
Christine Primrose helped introduce Gaelic song to a far wider audience than it had ever enjoyed before. She returns with her new album this month. “The pleasure of losing oneself in the whole collection, from beginning to end, can hardly be expressed in words.”
Norwegian folk / Americana group “Darling West” are to release a new album next year. Take a listen to the first single “While You Were Asleep” with its lovely hints of light country-psychedelia.
Chris Forsyth announces new album with The Solar Motel Band. Dreaming In The Non-Dream is released on August 25th, ahead of which he will be touring the UK. Listen to the epic and exhilarating title track.
