Albums

Cape Snow’s magnetism is as much in their humanity and warmth as in their stateliness and detachment; in fact, it is the tension between these two elements that give The Last Of The Light its immense and ambiguous appeal. An inspired collaboration.

Providing more energy than a tanker full of Lucozade, 25 years on the Peatbog Faeries sound every bit as fresh and, above all, enthusiastic as they did when they headed out from Skye all those years ago. Live@25 is an exceptional live album by an exceptional live band.

At one level, this is an album of soft, subtle songs that are just right for those important moments of the day, or night, when something calming and reflective is called for. At another, deeper level, this is McLarty, sharing her journey with us.

Chronicles of the Great Irish Famine took Declan O’Rourke 15 years to put together but the result was more than worth the wait. With a 9-piece band including Dermot Byrne, Gino Lupari and Mike McGoldrick the album tells stories of the famine in both a moving and evocative way.

The Lost Agenda is a genre-defying album from Breton musician, singer and lyricist Pol Huellou. Joined by a vast array of friends it is only after several plays that you realise the strength of the album lies in its eclectic approach with Huellou at the helm with his unique artistic vision, the sonic alchemist.

On their second in a proposed trilogy of EPs, India Electric Co demonstrate that they are out there on the cutting edge of reinterpreting traditional folk music for the modern era while never losing sight of the past.

Created with the aid of a successful Kickstarter campaign, Bella Hardy’s new album is filled with a new-found freedom. If this gets anywhere the amount of airplay it deserves it could well win Hardy a host of new fans.

Bring Back Home is the fifth studio album from Ange Hardy. It is one that is yet further testament that she’s a shining beacon illuminating the byways of traditional folk for today’s landscape, you should be beating a  path to its door.

On ‘Singing Ways to Feel More Junior’, Luke Daniels delivers yet another highly innovative collection. An album that is full of fascinating and meticulously crafted song from an artist with his finger on the pulse. Out Now on Gael Music.

The latest release from The Wailin’ Jennys is a beautiful new collection of covers. An album of great tunes, re-arranged by a seasoned trio who know how to bring out the best in a song. It grows on you, song by song. We wholly recommend a listen!

Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy make a masterful pair and blend the perfect concoction of protest and memory. Like living history, If All I Was Was Black is a sweet sojourn towards a collective truth and an earthy ode to the rhythm of rebellion.

Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards are a class act and a musical force of nature. California Calling is an atmospheric album packed with gems, a splendid showcase for a close-knit group of creative musicians in their prime.