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Following their acclaimed 2014 debut, Kings of The South Seas return in February 2018 with Franklin – featuring Canadian Voyageur paddling songs, English folk ballads and songs composed on-board ice-bound wintering ships – all delivered in powerful, foreboding and affecting style by this unique band.

Having returned to music after the birth of her daughter, Nadia High, a Canadian born singer-songwriter, based out of Toronto, has released her first original song and video – Armchair Revolution.

In the first video in this series, The Young’uns Talk To Strangers, they meet Matthew Ogston, the courageous anti-homophobia campaigner whose heart-wrenching story inspired their song Be The Man.

Our Song of the Day comes from four young Newcastle-based musicians immersed in the shared musical traditions of The British Isles and North America – Assembly Lane. ‘The Hills Of Mexico’ is from their forthcoming debut album ‘Northbound’.

Experience Lead Belly’s songs through a new lens as Dan Zanes and Valerie June, Chuck D., Aloe Blacc, Billy Bragg and many others celebrate an American musical icon.

It has been an incredible year so far for singer and harpist Rachel Newton, one the biggest achievements being her first tour with her band. There are just a few more chances to catch Rachel with her band in 2017 this month.

Following the success of their Live III album tour, The Urban Folk Quartet head back out on the road for a series of shows that will see the band travel from the South of Devon to the Scottish Borders.

Considered by many as a classic folk album, Nic Jones’ ‘Penguin Eggs’ is Vinyl180’s first release from the Topic Records archives on lovely 180g vinyl with a newly designed inner bag with the initial 500 copies pressed on WHITE vinyl. We have two to giveaway!

Kentucky singer, songwriter, and guitarist Joan Shelley released her self-titled follow up to her critically acclaimed 2015 LP Over and Even earlier this year. Don’t miss her UK tour dates this month including London’s Bush Hall.

Dublin folk miscreants LANKUM (previously Lynched) announce their second album ‘Between the Earth and Sky’, set for release on Rough Trade Records 27 October 2017.

Anna and Elizabeth announce UK & Ireland tour dates. Their new album is due to be released in 2018, read about the inspiration behind the album which explores songs from their rural Virginia and Vermont homes.

On Peggy Seeger’s memoir – First Time Ever she writes of a rollercoaster life – of birth and abortion, sex and infidelity, devotion and betrayal – in a luminous, beautifully realised account. The publication will be supported by a Tour by Peggy and Family.

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