We’ve a special premiere today from the New Orleans country-soul band The Deslondes who will be returning to the UK for a series of shows this month and to coincide with it, the band are releasing a 2-song 7-inch via New West Records.
A new documentary which tells the stories of artists like Chagall, Kandinsky, Malevich and others – pioneers who flourished in response to the Utopian challenge of building a New Art for a New World, only to be broken by implacable authority after 15 short years.
We have the pleasure in premiering the video for the debut single from Berlin via London producer GRIP TIGHT. The video, inspired by the Simon Armitage poem ‘To His Lost Lover’, is a collaboration by British artists Rosie Carr, Joanna Harrison and Michael Miles.
Described by The Guardian as having a voice like “slow, cool water” take a listen to Cobbled Streets, the debut single from Bess Atwell whose debut album ‘Hold Your Mind’ is released on July 1st via Bullnose Hoops Records.
Our Song of the Day comes via chamber pop band Modern Studies whose players hark from Glasgow-via-Yorkshire led by Glasgow songwriter Emily Scott and some old pals and collaborators.
Luke Whittemore is a name that Americana lovers in the UK will soon get to know if they’ve not yet had the pleasure of hearing him. He releases his debut EP, Northern Town, on Gold Ship Records tomorrow.
Watch Skipper’s Alley performing ‘Ryan’s Rant’, a traditional reel. The session was recorded in The Parlour Bar of Whelan’s in Dublin, they deliver in style as always.
Lisa Hannigan has announced details of highly-anticipated new album, ‘At Swim’, which will be released on August 19th via Play It Again Sam recordings. Produced by The National‘s Aaron Dessner, her third – and arguably most bewitching.
With a vocal ability as clear and expressive as a young Andy Irvine, Jarlath has assembled an impressive crew of some of Scotland’s top musical talent and pushed the creative boat out in an album that brings those songs storming into the 21st century.
Boo Hewerdine’s sterling work on behalf of other musicians can often go unnoticed by the paying public, but his collaborators know the full worth of his input. Born gives a great glimpse of his fine talents and paves the way for an album in October
O’Hooley & Tidow announce new album Shadows, listen to the premiere of ‘Made in England’, a very topical song which features performer and activist; Grace Petrie and Lady Maisery. The album will be launched and Cambridge Folk Festival in July.
Ezra Furman will be in discussion at the British Library this month talking about his new book ‘Transformer’ to be released by Bloomsbury next year as part of their ongoing 33 & 1/3 series.
