As Toronto-based Sultans of String prepare for their first extensive tour of Ireland and the UK this month, we catch up with founding band member, Chris McKhool who tells us about the ethos behind the uplifting music presented on Subcontinental Drift and his own musical background.
Subcontinental Drift is an enthralling, adventurous celebration of the power music has to transcend geographical and cultural boundaries, and Sultans of String wield that power with grace, eloquence and spirit.
Adam Holmes & the Embers are about to embark on a short Scottish tour before a summer of festival shows. So this seemed the perfect time to ask him a few questions about the new album ‘Brighter Still’.
Adam has gained confidence in his own ability and taken his music forward on Brighter Still. Not in a new direction, but off on a gentle tangent that explores what else can be achieved when the quality of the song writing leaves ample space for adventure.
We talk to Dallahan’s Jack Badcock about the band’s new album ‘Matter of Time’, how their sound has developed and their international touring experience.
The assured performances on this album rival those of any professional trad musician, songwriter or tunesmith with far more experience to draw on. Dallahan are a remarkable creative unit that offer something new, distinct and infinitely appealing.
Rob caught up with Ross Wilson (AKA Blue Rose Code, our Artist of the Month) on his return from Celtic Connections for a very personal and in-depth interview about his new album …And Lo! The Bird Is On The Wing
This is a much stronger step forward from Blue Rose Code than might be initially apparent. It’s an album that rewards return visits with new discoveries and one on which his Scottish roots are far more in evidence. Ultimately, it’s all about those songs…his best yet.
We talk to Fay Hield, our Artist of the Month, about her new album plus we have a special behind the scenes video feature about the making of the ‘Old Adam’. Don’t miss her upcoming tour dates in March.
Old Adam marks the welcome return of Fay Hield to the studio, reaffirming her status as one of Britain’s leading singers across the spectrum of traditional and contemporary folk music. Fay is also our Artist of the Month for February.
Our Tune of the Day comes from our Artist of the Month for January: Jamie Smith’s Mabon. Croeso Ioan features on their latest release The Space Between. Watch them performing it live at the studios of Welsh TV show ‘HENO’.
We catch up with our Artist of the Month, Jamie Smith’s Mabon, who are part-way through a very busy tour schedule. Jamie talks to Neil about the concept and inspirations behind their new album ‘The Space Between’.
