Albums

Even though Dàimh have described the material chosen for this album as tunes they’ve been playing for years, that’s belied by the freshness and vitality of the way they’ve approached them. It’s one you don’t want to miss!

On Open Airs Kyrre Slind exhibits a gift for composition, a proficiency as an instrumentalist and a capacity for translating the joy he finds in nature into music. All woven together in a treasure trove of musical delights.

Martyn Joseph’s latest offering is a superb contribution to his art and activism, a safe haven from the bluster and banality that often passes for the music world’s social commentary. Seek asylum within.

Rita Hosking’s latest album ‘Frankie and the No Go Road’ is a remarkable concept album steeped in Native American wisdom. Sure to be in the year’s best of lists, make sure you catch her on her UK Tour this month!

Johnny shares some of his highlights from this year’s Cropredy including TRADarrr, Skerryvore, Skinny Lister, Talisk, ahab and not forgetting Fairport Convention!

On Already Home the Rheingans Sisters not only showcase their diverse repertoire and refined skills but also demonstrate an ability to incorporate threatened or obscure musical forms into their own evolving style making this not only a beautiful and exceptional record but an important one.

Joy of Living pays tribute to iconic folk singer, songwriter and activist Ewan MacColl with a host of performers from the world of folk music and beyond including Karine Polwart, members of the Waterson: Carthy clan, Christy Moore, Steve Earle & more!

We have five copies of ‘Pandemonium’ to giveaway from that exhilarating juggernaut of bombastic, swaggering, buffed, multi-coloured big band folk that is Bellowhead!

Julian Dawson’s latest release, ‘Living Good’, is perfect for that relaxed, uplifting listen at the end of a long day. This so deserves a wider UK audience.

The Ultimate Guide To Scottish Folk is a collection that’s worth delving into, but with Mary Ann Kennedy’s notes, there’s also a wealth of insight and information, especially for anyone who’s beginning to realise just what’s on offer from Scottish Folk music.

For anyone with even a passing interest in the music of John Renbourn, The Attic Tapes is an essential and absorbing collection which offers a remarkable insight into the roots of one of Britain’s greatest guitarists and songwriters.

The ability to turn a stream of mundane details into something inexplicably heartbreaking, with little but a softly strummed guitar as an accompaniment. This is Hayman’s gift – the ability to elevate the quotidian to heights that are almost sacred.