HMV, Britain’s last major music and entertainment chain, has gone bust. So where does that leave us now…far from all looking doom and gloom we believe the independent specialist market is bright!
Serafina Steer’s third album ‘The Moths are Real’ sees Jarvis Cocker step into production duty, something he won’t regret…the brilliance of this album is clear from the start, this belongs in the limelight!
Yo La Tengo’s latest release ‘Fade’ is a fitting milestone to their long career which exemplifies the stature and cohesion of this band as well as being direct, personal and more than a little uplifting!
Tom Waits and Anton Corbijn announce release of photographic book documenting their collaboration over the past four decades including the first published collection of musings and photographs taken by Waits himself.
Blaenavon are a new three-piece from Hampshire who have just announced the release of their debut single, listen to it now….these lads are ridiculously talented for their age 16 – 17!
The Tinder Box a three piece band that hail from south eastern South Dakota. They’ve a great expansive sound for a three piece and if you love 16 Horsepower or The Cave Singers then check’em out!
As part of the Southbank Centre’s year-long festival The Rest Is Noise they will be turning the spotlight on folk music in February for a weekend of events under the title of The Rise of Nationalism.
‘FOLK LIFE’ is a new series of articles in which we look at inspirational lifestyles and extraordinary people. In our first we take a peek at the world of Kim Krans and Jonny Ollsin better known to many as ‘Family Band’.
Imperial Splendour is the latest album from Mattis & The Grand Trunk Road, influenced by Mattis Myrland’s time spent in India studying under the Hindustani Classical Vocalist Madhumita Ray.
Ajimal is the solo project of Newcastle based Fran O’Hanlon. His performances are incredible, heightened by his moving lyrics and stunning vocals that will still any audience.
Forestears are a new band to us who immediately stood out from the pack on first listen. What started as an acoustic double act in 2009 has transformed into a full band with a great genre spanning appeal.
Third Man Records release a new Reissue Series featuring Charley Patton, Blind Willie McTell and The Mississippi Sheiks. We delve into the history of these bluesmen (includes full album streams)
