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.
Good news! It is not the end of The Magic Lantern as Jamie Doe announces plans to continue in a new solo direction + tour with fellow Hectic Eclectic songsmith, Facometer!
Huddersfield band Maia have given us a taster of what’s to come on their new album Pepper Stars which will be released on Monday 5th November 2012. Listen to ‘Grandfather Plan’ and get those tour dates.
Early Alan Younger is difficult to pin down, giving some crediblity to the description of “from the ground up”. He has no doubt been maturing his own brand of folk-rock in southern Minneapolis for some time.
More For The Mender is the debut release from Ashland, Oregon based trio Kites & Crows. Wrapped in beautiful warm tones and harmonies with a rustic charm that makes it the perfect winter evening companion.
Introducing Will Knox, an innovative young alt-folk artist who took inspiration from late night forays into New York for his debut album, now he has returned home to London to work on his latest release.
The latest Simple Folk Radio show features a session from Rob St. John which marks the re-release of his critically acclaimed first album, Weald. Don’t miss it!
