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[rating=5] Quickbeam are a six piece acoustic/atmospheric band based in Glasgow Scotland. They were formed in 2009 by Monika Gromek, she was later joined by Andrew Thomson after discovering a mutual kinship and love for sparse arranagements. The band has since grown to six members. My first introduction to their music was their debut music video for Seven Hundred Birds which was made by BAFTA short film nominated director Mat …

The next instalment from Simple Folk Radio will be broadcast this Saturday (April 7) at 5.00pm on Folk Radio UK which will feature an exclusive session courtesy of Tony Decker, lead singer of the Great Lake Swimmers. Marking the release of their latest album ‘New Wild Everything‘, we have what is quite simply one of the most beautiful session we could possibly ever air, courtesy of Tony Decker, lead singer …

Allysen Callery will be taking a little time away from tours for April to relax and record her new album which is due out late Summer/early Fall! For those lucky enough to be in right place at the right time she still has a couple of shows for April (details below). For those who are not so lucky here is a great video recording of one of her shows from …

We’ve been playing Sam Amidon’s music on Folk Radio UK since our concept in 2004 and during that time Sam has become a key artist that has helped define and push the boundaries of what we play and introduce to listeners. So we could hardly resist the opportunity of an interview in the lead up to his show at Westminster Reference Library, London on Friday 13th April. Sam Amidon has …

Dan Mangan has just arrived in France and is also about to play shows throughout Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, France and the United Kingdom! This month long venture is in part supported by The Crackling (video below) – the incredible, thoughtful and beautiful project led by Dan’s drummer Kenton Loewen. They also have the pleasure of being supported for many of the shows by Toronto’s Zeus. In this great …

Following the February release of Put Your Back N 2 It (review here), Perfume Genius have already released the great video for Hood, but now they’ve followed that with a far more intimate session, playing 3 songs for La Blogotheque in Paris. Supported by his backing band and swapping between piano and acoustic guitar, Mike knocks out some flawless renditions of Dark Parts, Hood and Normal Song. With the latest …

Watch this great video feature of Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell live at The Lexington which was recorded by Mosaiclawns on 27 March 2012. Watch out for how Jonny makes good use of a ticket stub to dampen his guitar strings on ‘Just Like the Old Days’. Just Like the Old Days Down In Adairsville Jack & Jill Dixon Street Benjamin Brown Stand Up Show Song For A Sweetheart Jonny …

Scott Rudd is currently based in New York City where he is working on a series of lo-fi 4-track cassette demos. There is a rawness and exposed fragility to his music that is mirrored in his photography work. His images are stark, real and often overshadowed by poverty and despair. It is this type of vision and honesty that often makes people feel uncomfortable, where some reel in the artificial …

Trampled by Turtles grew out of a desire to play acoustic and roots music, a break for the band members from playing the rock music they had became accustomed to playing in their individual bands. Those first sessions made a big impact, big enough for each band memeber to decide this wasn’t going to be just a side project granting them some temporary release. That was back in 2003 and …

Sidmouth FolkWeek (3rd – 10th August) is looking to be a promising week with a great line-up, location and musical adventures for all the family, this is the last chance to get your hands on best value Early Bird tickets for your seaside festival holiday if you book before the midnight Saturday 31st March deadline. The festival are keeping their 2011 prices and there are no booking fees. Some Highlights: …

Back in October 2009 we introduced readers to the music of The Destroyers. They are now making a very big noise and finally getting some well deserved recognition. The fifteen member band offer a stylish infusion of cutting edge Balkan Brass with a hint of the anarchic and cabaret showmanship. They build a powerhouse sound that imbibes an audience, all of which is is topped off by frontman songwriter/beat-poet Paul …

I am literally just back from the Isambard Folk Award finals. This is the first time I have ever had to judge such an award and it was no easy task. All five finalists were incredibly strong candidates that reinvigorated my belief that the folk scene is as strong as it has ever been. The winner of the evening was Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker who put on an incredible …