Albums

Husband and wife duo Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion release ‘Bright Examples’ in the UK in September followed by a six date UK mini-tour. The album’s dreamy late 60′s / early 70′s country rock leaning was inspired by the work of Gram Parsons and his band the Flying Burrito Brothers.

Laura Marling’s highly anticpated third album ‘A Creature I Don’t Know’ is due for release on 12th September. The combination of high calibre song-writing, top-notch production and greater texture and layers of sound make ‘A Creature I Don’t Know’ her best work to date. Watch the latest Video.

Amber Wilson releases a double a-side single this week.The EP offers a nice contrast of tempo and style from the dreamy folk pop of ‘An Affirmation’ to the slightly heavier ‘Raise the Alarm’. She has a captivating warm voice which has an appealing fragility and is not dis-similar to the likes of Feist.

Laura Hocking and the Long Goodbye has an intellectual depth and sincerity that feels spotaneous and natural. There is a lot more to Laura Hocking than meets the eye and you will replay this EP over and over again.

Pedro Soler, and his son, Gaspar Claus have created something entirely unique. Barlande is a journey in many ways…’a desire for archaic purity and a raw, uninhibited and fundamental approach’ to the inter-play of Cello and Flamenco Guitar.

Up and coming Liverpool based Laura J Martin’s double a-side single Kiss By Good Night opens to atmospheric crackles and dark noir brooding, providing a captivating Tom Waits styled introduction and clear indicator that you’re in for something a bit different.

A Winged Victory For The Sullen is the new collaborative project between Stars Of The Lid founder Adam Wiltzie and L.A. composer Dustin O’Halloran. The album drifts just above melancholia, maintaining an air of understated sadness and beauty that makes those uplifting moments all the more potent.

Brixton born Will Varley has been bubbling under the surface of the British folk scene since his teens playing in Kingston as a solo artist and as a member with various bands. His debut recording Advert Soundtracks, was recently released on Smugglers Records.

Great Wilderness are fairly new 5-piece band to arrive on the Portland folk scene but their six song EP, Rest, which was released back in March will stand them out from the crowd. It’s filled with serendipitous moments that will move and capture many!

The latest release from Spiers & Boden titled ‘The Works’ is a worthy & timely celebration of this great English Folk duo. Followers will know the songs and tunes from their signature Rochdale Coconut Dance to the anthemic Prickle-Eye Bush. With the inclusion of some of best musicians out there you can only expect a great album, they deliver in style!

With one foot in Bristol and the other in Japan, UK folk artist Rachael Dadd isn’t one to settle in any place for too long, and her latest release Bite the Mountain certainly reflects this love of people and travel. Released on Broken Sound Records this third LP from the songstress comprises a rich tapestry of songs composed in various locations across Japan. “Making my album in Japan was important”, …

Fellside Records are to release a double CD of A L Lloyd’s Bramble Briars and Beams of the Sun. This is a landmark release for anyone with an interest in British Folk Music as they were never released in the UK!