Rob Bridge catches up with Cole and Joe from India Electric Co. over Skype for an in-depth chat about ‘The Gap’, their glorious and innovative second album. Plus, watch their new video for album single ‘Great Circles’.
We talk to Gabriel Birnbaum, independent musician and champion of the independent scene. We talk about his latest album Nightwater, the challenges and rewards of recording on a 4-track, Covid-19 and its impact, American politics, refuge in music, the music industry and how it treats artists.
We hear from two musicians – Buck Curran and Adele from Bergamo, Italy, a city in lockdown and one of the worst-hit cities by the coronavirus. Besides the threat of the virus they also now face the challenge of trying to make a living and supporting a growing family.
We chat to master fiddler and our Artist of the Month Sam Sweeney. He talks about the crafting of his second album Unearth Repeat, his loud violin and why withholding information can be beneficial.
Ahead of her appearance at Kings Place ‘Wild Singing’ weekend, alongside Eliza Carthy, Martin Simpson and more, we catch up with Nancy Kerr to chat about nature, living on a canal boat, folk music and more.
In a special guest post, Paddi Benson and Grace Lemon, two highly acclaimed Uilleann Pipers who met in London’s thriving folk music scene, talk about how they compose as a duo and their debut piece, acuriousdance.
David Morrison catches up with David Francey in Nanaimo, British Columbia where the Ayrshire-born folk icon also put on a great performance, accompanied by acoustic guitar maestro Adam Dobres and lauded traditional fiddler, Pierre Schryer
Bob Fish catches up with Richard Thompson as he passes through Evanston, Illinois on tour. He talks about urban myths, fanatics, his influences, writing process, jamming with Jimi Hendrix and more.
Following the release of Fatal Flower Garden, we catch up with Sam Amidon to chat about Harry Smith, Sacred Harp singing, Thomas Bartlett, Arthur Russell …and basketball award ceremonies.
Danny Neill sits down with our Artist of the Month Franc Cinelli and digs beneath the surface of his latest offering “Night Songs”. Along the way, they touch on a shared love of vinyl and more.
Having just released and toured a fascinating new album from the commission of a beautiful new instrument, it was time to meet with Rhyader’s finest to discuss his Fylde and New Music for the 12 String Guitar.
Jim Causley is a big fan of Christmas and is keen to get ‘A Causley Christmas’ tour underway. I caught up with Jim to chat about West Country carols, his tour and plans for the future… including his joining the group Narthen.
