There are few books I can name that actually make such an impression as to change the way I think about music but Josh Rosenthal’s ‘The Record Store of the Mind’ is one. Do yourself a favour and buy it!
The Frisbys are fronted by twins Helen and Nicola Frisby who have been singing and playing music together since they were old enough to speak. It shows, take a listen to ‘Give in to the Dark’ from their new double A-side single.
Our Song of the Day comes from Scottish singer/songwriter Amy Duncan, taken from her forthcoming new album ‘Undercurrents’ due for release in February 2016.
We have a video premiere today from Kelly Oliver for ‘Miles To Tralee’, her new single, inspired by her Grandmother’s story of moving from Ireland to London after the war in order to find work. Watch it here.
The ability to turn a stream of mundane details into something inexplicably heartbreaking, with little but a softly strummed guitar as an accompaniment. This is Hayman’s gift – the ability to elevate the quotidian to heights that are almost sacred.
Glen Hansard’s second solo album finds him in reflective mood, the songs veined with themes of grace under pressure and of support and comfort for the lost.
Next month sees the fourth Button Boxes and Moothies festival of Free Reed Instruments at the University of Aberdeen featuring a host of artists including John Spiers, Alistair Anderson, Will Pound, Mary MacNamara and more.
Skinny Lister’s incredible year continues apace with the release of the festively atmospheric single ‘Six Whiskies’ out 27th November 2015. Watch the video premiere here on Folk Radio UK.
Performing at London’s Royal Festival Hall Steve Earle, with heartbreak, addiction, politics and go-go boots shows, he’s got the blues aplenty… Long may he have them.
The ever inventive Will Varley has just unveiled his new video for Talking Cat Blues. With feline tongue placed firmly in cheek it’s observational blues with a few punches thrown in.
Watch Scotland’s original acid crofters Shooglenifty performing ‘The High Road to Jodhpur’ which is where they are performing this weekend. Don’t miss their album tour and 25th Anniversary celebration at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay!
Afro Celt Sound System announce new studio album featuring founding members and guests including members of Shooglenifty, the piping, vocals and rapping of Gaelic language activist Griorgair and Amagh flutist and singer Rioghnach Connolly.
