Ross Ainslie brings together a highly talented cast on his latest album Remembering, all of whom are aware of the uniqueness of this project; and that awareness shines through in the music. This is a substantial step forward for Ross.
Our Tune of the Day is Triennale, performed live by C. Joynes & Dead Rat Orchestra. The performance was recorded at The Dentist, a great venue in Chatswrth Road, London. It was filmed by Harry Wheeler, the man behind Harmonic Rooms.
Richard is a piano tuner. One day he sold virtually everything he owned and took the decision to live outdoors…18 months later he was debt free and a happier person…with just his bike and a bag of all his belongings this short film looks at that journey.
We are heading off to Purbeck Valley Folk Festival one again (27-30 August 2015). They have a staggeringly great line-up this year from the well established to the up and coming. Check our preview here which gives a small flavour of some of what’s on offer.
In a new video Ben Chasney (Six Organs of Admittance) , talks through and demonstrates the Hexadic system he used on his latest album. A book has now been released for those that fancy digging deeper – How to Party with Long-dead Occult Philosophers, Math, and your guitar.
Laura Cannell gives Folk Radio UK a unique and personal insight into the Fanø Free Folk Festival which she attended this year as performer. The festival is small and intimate held on the isle of Fanø off the Danish west coast. It’s a totally unique experience as you’ll read.
Towersey Festival kicks off on 28th August for four days and nights of Acoustic, Folk, Blues, World and Americana music. Check our new festival preview and more.
Daniel Knox has announced his first European Tour – His latest release features his powerful and unique baritone with an array of brass, strings, synthesizers, his usual band, and guest contributions from Brett Sparks (The Handsome Family) and Thor Harris (Bill Callahan, Swans, Shearwater).
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.
