Irish singer / harpist Brona McVittie is to kick off a series of tour dates starting with Kings Place, London on 5 December and ending at the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow for Celtic Connections.
Jamie Sutherland has broken out on his own to produce his first solo debut ‘Bruise’ to be released in 2019. Watch his video for ‘When We’re Alone’, the first single from the album.
Watch the beautiful new video from Bristol-based band Solana for two of their latest compositions: ‘Mirage / The Salad Smuggler’s Sister’. It was filmed on a beautiful wide-beam houseboat in Bristol and is also our Tune of the Day.
Dorset folk duo Ninebarrow share their first ever music video for ‘Hwome’ and announce that early next year they will be publishing a book of musical walks.
Our Tune of the Day comes from traditional Irish fiddle player Colm Keane. The Crib of Perches, Hughie Traver’s & the Galtee Ranger is taken from his new album Tune Song Tune which fizzes with warmth and character.
FolkEast announces its 2019 Headliners including Richard Thompson, Karine Polwart, Cara Dillon, Sharon Shannon Band, John Smith, Ross Ainslie, Jarlath Henderson & Ali Hutton, Calan and more.
Stick in the Wheel have shared the video for ‘In the Morning’ which features Anna Roberts-Gevalt of Anna and Elizabeth. The track features on their new mixtape release ‘THIS AND THE MEMORY OF THIS’ which is out now.
James Yorkston announces the release of his new album The Route to the Harmonium on Feb 22nd 2019; produced by Yorkston and David Wrench. Watch his new video for My Mouth Ain’t No Bible’ – one of three thrilling spoken-word pieces on the record.
The legendary protest folk singer and humanitarian Roy Bailey has died at 83. He had struggled with heart failure for over 30 years. He is responsible for inspiring many young protest singers of today and that legacy will continue.
English folk singer-songwriter Bill Caddick has passed away at the age of 74. He was particularly noted for his songwriting, as well as being a member of the innovative and influential group Home Service as well as the Albion Band.
The Unthanks announce ‘Lines’, a new trilogy album, they head out as a vocal trio in Spring for Unaccompanied, As We Are tour plus watch them performing with The Voice Squad from 2014.
Scottish folk pioneers LAU share live versions of ‘Riad’ and ‘Toy Tigers’ from their forthcoming John Parish produced album Midnight & Closedown which were recorded at August’s Edinburgh International Festival. They kick off their tour this month.
