Written in Rouen and recorded in Minneapolis, Rachel tells us that the songs on her EP are a key; a direction; a red-blooded essential for living – be it bravery, belief in one’s path or the bonds of family and blood.
Our Song of the Day comes via a video premiere from Phil King for The Wreckage, the title track from his forthcoming new album due out on 16 April 2016 which he’s also touring next month.
The highly revered alt-country Portland outfit ‘Richmond Fontaine’ is back with more hard luck stories – it will, however, be their swansong providing ‘an end piece for all the characters who inhabited the world of Richmond Fontaine over the years.’
Trembling Bells reveal humorous new teaser for Record Store Day single ‘Who Call The Law?’, a song written by that maverick English songsmith, Dan Haywood who narrates the video.
Watch the video premiere of Seaside from Melbourne-based Folk-pop chanteuse Esther Holt featuring Lawrence Greenwood (Whitley). The story of two damaged lovers, trying desperately to reconnect with one another.
As part of our ongoing video feature, watch Ewan McLennan performing ‘The Granite Cage’, a song written by the late great Alistair Hulett about the revolutionary socialist John Maclean of the Red Clydeside era. It’s also our Song of the Day
The Silent Majority is an album which firmly establishes the reputations of Greg Russell and Ciaran Algar as one of the best duos on the British folk circuit today and if there’s any justice in this world, it will sell by the wagonload to existing fans and newcomers alike.
Questio Io…where to start? In Glasgow would be best probably, among the thriving live folk and jazz clubs the city, its inhabitants and its visitors foster. Scottish Folk / Jazz fusion – a beguiling album!
Jeffrey Lewis’ ‘Manhattan’ is one of his best, and confirms its author as one of the most intelligent, funny and interesting American songwriters in any genre.
Rob catches up with Maz O’Connor at the charming Kitchen Garden Café in Birmingham’s Kings Heath district to chat about her new album, ‘The Longing Kind’, and the Sweet Liberties project.
Mount Moriah’s third full-length album ‘How to Dance’ takes further steps down the Alt Country road, but with a new found confidence and direction. You don’t need to know the steps to these dances of the soul, just let the music guide your heart.
We have a beautiful video premiere from Rachel Ries for Winding Road, from her new Cardinal EP. Rachel is on tour in the UK now and we also have a special ticket giveaway for an intimate candlelit performance.
