Albums

Blind Atlas’s long awaited debut album ‘Kodiak Bear’ is out. Its refreshing to know that a band such as this can still take those classic qualities of the past, re-invent them and make them sound so good today.

On her EP ‘May’ Brooke Sharkey switches effortlessly between lithely melodic and fiery; and her song writing combines haunting poetic imagery with an impressive fusion of styles. One to watch out for!

Take one band from London and one from Geneva. Mix in some Cajun, punk, rockabilly, surf and a dash of Bo Diddley then you have Mama Rosin with Hipbone Slim & The Knee Tremblers!

Our Sunken Ship is a potent album that deserves wide recognition for Adam Weikert’s lyrical prose as well as the wonderful arrangements that envelop this beautiful album. A name to watch for!

Russell Swallow and the Wolf’s ‘Sunrise Mountain’ is an incredibly lovely album steeped in atmosphere and emotion. Simple yet enduring, an unforgettable sound!

The Fallows are set to release their debut album ‘Face The Wolves’ in September. They offer a distinct indie folk sound thanks to a winning combination of traditional and modern influences.

Jo Schornikow has an incredibly warm voice that carries such an emotional punch…threaded together observations and experiences…they don’t get more intimate than this. Catch her on tour with Scott Rudd

Laura Jorgensen has just released her follow-up EP Home, a great follow-up to her debut album ‘Feathered Arms’ released back in 2010. She draws comparisons to Joanna Newsom, Beirut and Kate Bush!

Perlas is the second record from Josephine Foster & the Victor Herrero Band and continues their poetic rearrangements of traditional Spanish songs, bringing more Spanish sunshine into our lives.

Ellie Rumbold comes across in her biography as a very humble artist declaring she dabbles with the guitar and occasionally sings. That’s admirably polite but for a 16 year old she has a great talent.

Rachel Newton’s ‘The Shadow Side’ delights beyond words. There’s something for everyone in here – innovative harp/electro-harp loops and experiments; the darkest of traditional ballads; soothing Gaelic song and enchanting vocal performances.

Stephanie Hladowski’s latest release ‘The High High Nest’ is a real gem of a record that manages to capture a sense of time and space that leaves you in awe.