Go to Hell, Chris Thompson is a beautifully realised concept album, one that could well be the breakthrough those who have followed this fine songwriter’s fortunes for a decade have long predicted.
At Cambridge Folk Festival this year The Lone Bellow arrived on the back of some decent press and left having stolen the hearts of everyone who watched them. Paul talks to the band back-stage and takes us through some of those magical moments.
We have another new Before the Gold Rush video session in for you. Today’s is from Beth Packer and Clinton Hough, better known as Ma Polaine’s Great Decline.
Our Song of the Day is Wakefield, the new single from Stanley Brinks and The Wave Pictures, taken from their forthcoming new album ‘My Ass’, an album born out of Brinks’ life on the road, life as an outsider.
Sisters Vikki Thorn and Donna Simpson met Josh Cunningham when touring Australia’s West coast. Forming an instant bond they became The Waifs. That bond is stronger than ever on ‘Beautiful You’, their best album yet.
Unorthodox Paradox Festival takes place from 11th / 12th / 13th September 2015 in Shropshire featuring diverse and eclectic music and performance, from the calming & pastoral to the wildly psychedelic and more. Just £30 for the full weekend.
Pop Songs For Elk is the latest offering from Idaho trio Hillfolk Noir. An offbeat but highly rewarding addition to the roots revival that plants its feet in the past while keeping a playful eye on today.
Less Argue is a catchy, promising debut and Young Benjamins have just enough about them to stand out from an increasingly crowded field. One band we expect to be hearing and seeing a lot more of.
Our Song of the Day is from Montreal band Lakes of Canada. Watch their new video for ‘Eden’ the lead track from their upcoming album ‘Transgressions’. There’s a tireless energy to their music that sets them apart. One to watch for.
Two years in the making, this impeccable new Heirloom offering sees the band further fine tune a sound that pretty much arrived fully formed with the debut EP. Subtle sonic evolution since its release has brought Heirloom to a special place, from where their star should surely rise from hereon in.
Blood Moon Boulder is the latest album from Chuck Johnson. If you love to listen to, or play acoustic guitar then buy this album it will reward you for a lifetime.
