Delve into Rebel Matters, a bi-monthly podcast for and with activists, artists, and scallywags – on their latest episode they interview Ian Lynch of Lankum.
Northern Irish trio TRÚ announce debut album ‘No Fixed Abode’ which draws inspiration from centuries of folklore in Ireland, Britain and beyond. Watch their new video for Bonny Portmore.
Today sees the publication of “Sailor Song – The Shanties and Ballads of the High Seas” by Gerry Smyth. We take a brief look at the rising popularity of Sea Shanties.
Our Song of the Day comes from AJ Woods with his exceptional ‘Songs from a River’, a song set which you can watch him performing live ‘in’ the Rio Grande River.
Watch the beautiful new video from Raine Hamilton for ‘Brave Land’, a live performance of the song, arranged for voice, guitar, cello, and double bass – also the title track of her forthcoming album.
Tune of the Day comes from a new Old Heaven Bookstore vinyl release – “Nikhil Banerjee in California, 1967”, taken from recordings made to reel-to-reel tapes by KPFA Radio in Berkeley.
Glasgow-based, British-Finnish artist, composer and performer Hanna Tuulikki releases wordless improvisation based on musical patterns of four songbirds, recorded at dawn in Little Drum Wood, Glen Finglas.
Roly Witherow shares video for his forthcoming new single The Bird and The Frog, a fable-esque love story which has a lovely 70’s pastoral psych-folk vibe, calling to mind Nick Drake and Bert Jansch.
Our Song of the Day is Dark Horse On The Wind, one of the most powerful songs by the late Liam Weldon. Watch Radie Peat of Lankum deliver an outstanding performance for online Irish music showcase This Ain’t No Disco.
Bill Callahan and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy team up with Emmett Kelly for their latest cover – Demis Roussos’ 1980 hit single version of Air Supply’s ‘Lost in Love’.
Mo Kenny shares third release from upcoming Covers record – Daniel Romano’s “Hard On You” – “I was excited to strip it down so the lyrics really shine”.
Germany’s iconic band The Notwist are set to make a return this month (29th January 2021 on Morr Music) with new studio album Vertigo Days. Listen to new single featuring cult Argentine singer Juana Molina.
