Theo Bard has unveiled his new video for Never Alone which he tells us features some amazing choir action from some faces you might recognise. He launches his new You Give EP in London in October. Find out more here.
Formed by Ian Ross and featuring members of Spiro and Cocos Lovers, Eleven Magpies is one of the most refreshing albums of instrumental folk you are likely to hear for a long time.
Courtney Barnett put on a surprise live performance to London commuters in Camden High Street to promote her debut album and tour. Watch her performing Nobody Really Cares If You Don’t Go To The Party from her debut album.
Light in the Attic are to reissue a series of French-language albums released between 1962-1966 by the French chanteuse of cool Françoise Hardy. The liner notes include an exclusive new interview with the illusive songstress.
Ipecac Recordings are to release a series of previously unreleased demos from Mark Lanegan under the title of Houston: Publishing Demos 2002. Take a listen to the opening track No Cross.
In the final part of her live review of Hebcelt Festival 2015 Alice shares her highlights including Treacherous Orchestra, Afro Celt Sound System, Shooglenifty, Findlay Napier, The Elephant Sessions and more.
Rachel Taylor-Beales fourth studio album ‘Stone’s Throw, Lament of The Selkie’ takes the form of a kind of song-cycle. Some three years in the making it is masterfully conceived and presented with imagery that is both precise and tantalising in its expression. An exceptional album.
When compiling a list of the most talented young singer-songwriters currently performing on the acoustic/roots scene, it’s never too long before Luke Jackson’s name appears. Rob caught up with Luke recently for this special Photo-Interview.
Our Song of the Day is via the new video for ‘Current Carry’ by Vetiver. One to brighten your day up with a moped trip down the Northern California coastline for a late night beach party. Plus Vetiver have also just announced their UK / EU tour dates including London in November.
Paul catches up with The Stray Birds who were, for a lot of observers, the highlight of this year’s Cambridge Folk Festival. Plus watch them performing a backstage session and don’t miss their remaining UK dates.
Tom Blackwell hails from the North of England, after a series of demo releases Tyrone The Gun is his debut proper and, according to Mike, it’s easily one of the best things he’s heard all year.
Beirut have unveiled their new video for ‘Gibraltar’ from their new album ‘No No No’ released Sept. 11th 2015 via 4AD…. ‘no no no’ is condon’s most vibrant and spirited record to date.
