Martyn Joseph’s latest offering is a superb contribution to his art and activism, a safe haven from the bluster and banality that often passes for the music world’s social commentary. Seek asylum within.
We have a very special video premiere for Emily Portman’s ‘Seed Stitch’, her new single out today. To coincide, she’ll also play a BBC live session for Mark Radcliffe’s Folk Show tonight before kicking off her tour later this week. Don’t miss out!
Our Song of the Day is a great live cover by Christopher Paul Stelling and his band of “Fight” a gritty song by the legendary singer and Civil Rights activist Mavis Staples.
Rita Hosking’s latest album ‘Frankie and the No Go Road’ is a remarkable concept album steeped in Native American wisdom. Sure to be in the year’s best of lists, make sure you catch her on her UK Tour this month!
2015 has been a busy year for the folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span who are about to off their UK tour to finish the year. We take a small peek back at their past and where they got that name from…
We have a stunning song premiere (and Song of the Day) from Irish folk pop duo Gemma Doherty and Morgan MacIntyre, better known as Saint Sister. Listen to Castles, from their forthcoming EP Madrid due out this month.
The sister of Andy M Stewart, the former frontman of Silly Wizard, has launched an appeal to help improve Andy’s quality of life following a deterioration in his health over the last four years to the extent that he has gradually lost his business and livelihood.
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!
