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.
Old Crow medicine Show pay tribute to Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde, celebrating the truly seminal, cross-fertilising nature of the original record. I fully expect there to be claims that this set is destined to take its place amongst the great live sets of rock history.
The Alley Walker is the newest album by Dan Blakeslee and the Calabash Club, it’s a bluesy, rock-and-roll twist on the beautifully-composed folk style that has become Blakeslee’s signature. Listen to lead single ‘Lone Star’.
Danny & The Champions Of The World release their new album ‘Brilliant Light’ this month. Watch their new video for ‘Waiting For The Right Time’, filmed at their favourite pub and very regular haunt The Betsey Trotwood, in Farringdon London.
After a six-year hiatus, Cardiff based folk trio Barefoot Dance of the Sea return with a new EP on Welsh label Bubblewrap Collective. Watch them in session performing Flickers of a Flame from their new EP.
Green Man Festival announce finalist for this year’s Green Man Rising. They had a record number of entries this year so the standard is high. Check our preview of the six finalists here.
Following on from his work in The Wearing Kind, frontman Tom Lee-Richards has returned to deliver his latest solo single ‘Beside You’. He will be touring the UK this summer for the first time. Not to be missed!
Critically acclaimed country/folk duo The Rails, Kami Thompson and husband James Walbourne announce new album ‘Other People’ to be released on September 1st followed by a UK Tour.
