Jake Mattison has been been locked away in the studio for a while recording 2 EP’s due for release this year. He recorded this session recently at Gorton Monastery in Manchester.
In Episode 6 of ‘An English Love Story’ on the penultimate day M.N Hopwood continues along the Ridgeway National Trail to the little village of Monks Risborough and a performance in the local church.
The forthcoming Simple Folk Radio Show will feature repeat of a great session from Laurence Collyer, a reclusive British artist using the rather grand moniker, The Diamond Family Archive.
After our recent review of Small Houses new album ‘Exactly Where You Wanted To Be’ we are very pleased to be able to offer this exclusive premiere of Jeremy Quentin’s video for ‘Our Sweet’.
We have a great session from The Crying Lion, an unaccompanied 4 part harmony singing group from Glasgow featuring members of Trembling Bells and Muldoon’s Picnic. It’s magical!
Paul Sartin talks to Folk Radio UK about why Faustus is not a ‘Supergroup’ he sets out to dispel any myths seeing Fautus rather as jobbing musicians and mates…it’s a lifestyle decision.
This week on the Nest Collective Hour, Jamie Doe presents a selection of folk music from around the world, joining him in the studio is award winning story teller and poet Wilf Merttens.
In partnership with EFDSS and trac, the Welsh folk development agency, enjoy the very best of traditional and contemporary Welsh folk dance and song at Cecil Sharp House on March 10th
Jack Wilson is an artist we only recently came across. He has that sort of lived in voice that sounds both classic and new at the same time…blending folk and americana he creates some beautiful breath-taking music.
Approximosey is the debut album from Holland Patent Public Library, the album is as quirky as the band name and is an equally intriguing and delightful find…the solo project of an inventive Ryan Dann.
Villagers are to release The Bell as the next single from their critically acclaimed second album, {Awayland}, on 8th April 2013. Watch the accompanying video directed by Alden Volney which features animation and live footage.
