He packed in his job, bought a banjo and headed from Norway to Ireland with his trusty Vespa. For Kyrre Slind life feels like one big adventure, it was a great pleasure to share in some of them with this interview. His latest album ‘Open Airs’ is out now!
James heads to the Speaker’s House, Palace of Westminster, for the launch of Sweet Liberties featuring BBC Folk Singer of the Year Nancy Kerr and singer-songwriters Martyn Joseph, Sam Carter and Maz O’Connor along with Patsy Reid and Nick Cooke.
Five-piece Birmingham based outfit Boat to Row release their long anticipated debut album, a magnificent collection featuring Mike King’s very distinctive vocals, complemented by the simple but intoxicating melodies and multi-textured arrangements.
Our Song of the Day comes from Irish musician, songwriter Daniel Anderson. The single ‘Cecilia’s Sister’ is taken from his debut album ‘Patterns’, one you should all check out!
We have a video premiere today from M.G. Boulter for ‘The Last Song‘, a song that tears-along like that stolen bicycle in the film, it’s taken from his new album With Wolves The Lamb Will Lie due for released on 29 January 2016
Soundtrack to a Ghost Story is an outstanding album, the brainchild of producer Neilson Hubbard in collaboration with Ben Glover and fellow singer-songwriter Joshua Britt, the album and its accompanying documentary are rooted in Civil War history.
Our Song of the Day is taken from the forthcoming lead single for Songs of Separation. Listen to ‘Echo Mocks the Corncrake’ featuring the wonderful karine Polwart.
In our latest ‘Guest Feature’ The Shee will be telling us all about their tenth anniversary Continuum project, and introducing us to their nominated collaborators. Olivia Ross starts the ball rolling with her choice – Chris Wood.
We have a video premiere today for ‘Grateful’, the new single/EP release from Blue Rose Code who asked fans to submit their own idea of what ‘grateful’ meant to them. The response was overwhelming, poignant and very moving.
Radial is a fascinating showcase for Griselda Sanderson’s nyckelharpa playing – the ideal pick-me-up for jaded musical palettes and well worth seeking out.
We have a great video premiere (and Song of the Day) from Fabian Holland with his own version of the traditional gospel blues song “Nobody’s Fault But Mine” first recorded by Blind Willie in 1927 using his slide guitar.
Happy Blue, by Miracle Mile frontman Jones is much to do with the past and reminiscence and includes a deeply moving tribute to his father, his life, his struggles and how he shaped his son’s heart.
