Shirley Collins announces new EP, Crowlink, a collection of songs sung by Shirley and featuring field recordings recorded by Matthew Shaw. Watch her new video for EP single “My Sailor Boy” which demonstrates the experimental side to the folk veteran.
Brooke Sharkey makes a welcome return with her new single and video ‘Mmm Ja’, a collaboration with Blythe Pepino. The soundscape they’ve created is both profound and immersive; this is her best yet.
Sam Lee announces Old Wow+ a 19-date tour starting in October 2021 (including Union Chapel, London and Glasgow University, Scotland) plus a special reissue of Old Wow featuring additional tracks and new versions.
Taken from their forthcoming sophomore album ‘Beyond Breath’, watch the mesmerising video (by Tamsin Elliot) for Balladeste’s first album single ‘Dina Dukhio’…quite an extraordinary and beautiful listening experience.
Watch the new video from Cork Singer-Songwriter Sarah Buckley for her enticing new single ‘Full Moon’; the follow up to her widely acclaimed debut single ‘You’ve Got Me’…definitely, a name to watch for.
Taken from Alasdair Roberts and Völvur’s collaborative album “The Old Fabled River”, watch Völvur’s solo rendition of their arrangement of “Nu solen går ned”, a Norwegian spiritual and an ancient traditional melody.
The Faux Paws are brothers Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand and Chris Miller. Their self-titled debut album will finally see the light of day after ten years. Taken from the album, listen to their new single “She’s Not Looking For You”.
Last May, Greek-Brazilian singer-songwriter Jef Maarawi released his excellent sophomore full-length, TERRA PAPAGALLI. Taken from the album watch the video for Senna – an incredible short film by Danilo Arenas…they are the perfect match…sound and vision united in purpose.
The artist previously known as Thea Gilmore announces a new beginning as Afterlight. Taken from her forthcoming debut album, watch the accompanying video for her powerful lead single ‘Of All The Violence I Have Known’, it’s quite unlike anything we’ve heard before.
Don’t miss the livestream this evening from Dublin-based duo Saint Sister with Lisa Hannigan & Crash Ensemble. Also showing on Folk Radio UK’s Facebook page.
Watch the video for “One Too Many Mornings”, Jason McNiff’s new single and reimagining of a Bob Dylan favourite. It’s also the first track from a covers album he is currently in the process of making.
