Albums

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.

On Otis Gibbs latest release ‘Harder Than Hammered Hell’ he gives a much more personal insight with songs of love and lament alongside comforting songs about not letting the bastards grind you down. His songs somehow just seem to be “the truth”.

Fran Smith writes like she means it: refreshingly uncompromising, with an honesty that is both brutal and beautiful. Intrigued by her background Mike Wilson managed to interview Fran and uncover some history and influences.

The Dead Rat Orchestra are well known for their unconventional approach to music and their latest release ‘The Guga Hunters of Ness’ which originally took the form of a film score is the perfect example of them at their innovative best.

Folk Songs II is the follow up release from The Big Eyes Family Players which features a plethora of fine guests including Alasdair Roberts, Nancy Elizabeth, James Yorkston, Elle Osborne, Mary Hampton, Adrian Crowley, James William Hindle, Heather Ditch and Sharron Kraus.

Liverpool quartet Dead Belgian combinine influences in European Folk and Prog Rock / Pop. Their latest release ‘Love And Death: The Songs of Jacques Brel’ weaves between playful abandon, a delicate sparseness and compelling theatre.

Nigel Brown is a London based singer songwriter whose ambition has always been to write great songs. Inspired by the likes of Bob Dylan his latest album has brought him several steps closer to that dream.