Johnny shares some of his highlights from this year’s Cropredy including TRADarrr, Skerryvore, Skinny Lister, Talisk, ahab and not forgetting Fairport Convention!
On Already Home the Rheingans Sisters not only showcase their diverse repertoire and refined skills but also demonstrate an ability to incorporate threatened or obscure musical forms into their own evolving style making this not only a beautiful and exceptional record but an important one.
We have an exclusive video premiere today from folk singer and musician Amelie McCandless. Watch the stunning new animated video for Foreign Waters, a song about the systematic destruction of our natural environment.
This year’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards shortlist is announced and voting is now open to the public. We’ve put together a preview of many of the nominations which you can listen to here.
Joy of Living pays tribute to iconic folk singer, songwriter and activist Ewan MacColl with a host of performers from the world of folk music and beyond including Karine Polwart, members of the Waterson: Carthy clan, Christy Moore, Steve Earle & more!
Read our in-depth interview with Northern Irish, Coleraine born, musician and singer Damien O’Kane. HIs new album ‘Areas of High Traffic’ is an extraordinary and brilliant follow-up to his 2010 solo debut.
We have five copies of ‘Pandemonium’ to giveaway from that exhilarating juggernaut of bombastic, swaggering, buffed, multi-coloured big band folk that is Bellowhead!
Basia Bulat announces new album ‘Good Advice’ which sees her teaming up with Jim James on production duties and a newer sound backed by drums, bass, electric guitar and keys. Take a listen to the track ‘Infamous’.
Julian Dawson’s latest release, ‘Living Good’, is perfect for that relaxed, uplifting listen at the end of a long day. This so deserves a wider UK audience.
The Ultimate Guide To Scottish Folk is a collection that’s worth delving into, but with Mary Ann Kennedy’s notes, there’s also a wealth of insight and information, especially for anyone who’s beginning to realise just what’s on offer from Scottish Folk music.
The Unthanks announce the release of Memory Box: a Limited Edition 10th Anniversary Box of Unthanks Treasure featuring exclusive and unreleased content. Also being sold at a bargain price!
For anyone with even a passing interest in the music of John Renbourn, The Attic Tapes is an essential and absorbing collection which offers a remarkable insight into the roots of one of Britain’s greatest guitarists and songwriters.
