The Radio Ballads legacy continues with ‘The Ballad of the Great War – 1914’ beginning tonight on BBC Radio 2 with songs written by John Tams, Billy Bragg, Julie Matthews, Jez Lowe and Sean Cooney.
We have special video premiere today from Trent Miller. Lupita Dream On is the first single taken from Trent’s latest album Burnt Offerings. Watch it here.
Our Song of the Day is from a duo that should need no introduction – Kris Drever & Éamonn Coyne. They re-visit ‘Wintermoon’, a song originally featured on Lau’s Arc Light album.
Our Song of the Day is from the late Maggie Boyle. Gweebarra Shore is a lovely song that was written by her older brother, Kevin. This is from 2000 with Clive Carroll on guitar.
Singer and flautist Maggie Boyle has very sadly passed away. There are numerous dedications pouring in over social media sites from the many fans and artists she had such a huge influence on.
Architects of Harmonic Rooms reveal the new official video for Richard Dawson’s ‘The Vile Stuff’. The video made whilst out ‘on the lash’ in Newcastle city centre is supreme.
Our Song of the Day comes from Ella the Bird (formerly known as Siobhan Wilson). Her song Dear God really does showcase her beautiful voice over her subdued gentle guitar playing.
OHooley & Tidow and have unveiled their new video for their new song ‘The Pixie’, about an amazing woman called Daisy Daking who taught war weary troops to Morris Dance.
The Staves and producer Justin Vernon talk about the experience of recording The Staves’ second album, If I Was. Filmed on location at Vernon’s April Base Studios in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
