A new 8-Track mix we’ve put together for Friday…nice and upbeat for the end of the week featuring Lisa Hannigan, Bard, Father John Misty, Of Monsters and Men and more
Many of you will already be familiar with Laish frontman Daniel Green who is also the monthly resident guest host for the splendid Simple Folk Radio. We caught up with him to talk all things Laish & more!
A new Bon Iver video has been released for Beth/Rest…it is one of his more unusual with a new age flare featuring some “interesting” choices of clothing.
‘Apple of my Eye’ are a 7 piece London based band who create some really beautiful music and songs. They will soon be releasing their debut album ‘Devil’. Get a taster here.
The latest EP release from the mighty King Creosote, It Turned Out for the Best, is out on December 3rd, get a taster and read the ravings of Kenny Anderson
These shorter days and longer nights inspired me to put together this mix last night. It’s a very peaceful sounding mix, perfect for those long evenings sat in front of the fire.
Hands Of Glory is the new album from from Andrew Bird which will see its UK release on November 6th. Expect classic covers from Railroad Bill to Townes Van Zandt, get a taster here.
The Civil Wars are to release an itunes excluive 7-track EP which includes their performance of Billie Jean on VH1 as well as their cover of Portishead’s ‘Sour Times’. Watch them performing Billie Jean now.
The one English folk band that wins more fans outside the folk music circle than any other is Bellowhead, their latest release ‘Broadside’ is without doubt their most defining album to date. Fantastic!
Broken Boat are Daniel Bahrami and Brendan Kearney, an acoustic folk duo who are now based in Hertfordshire where they hope to make their mark on the London folk scene.
The talented Alt-J (∆) feature in the latest La Blogotheque ‘Take Away Show’ which was filed earlier this year on the sunny slopes of Montmartre. Watch it now.
