Curated by Richard Dawson, Myth & Movement is an evening of musical, mythical mirth-making on Friday 20th September at The Old Coal Yard, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Our Song of the Day is “Rake & Rambling Boy” taken from a 2015 single released by Mike & Cara Gangloff (Black Twig Pickers, Pelt, The Great American Drone Orchestra) on The Great Pop Supplement label.
Tompkins Square announce Imaginational Anthem Vol. 9 and stepping up to the helm to curate this volume is none other than guitar maverick Ryley Walker. Get a taste of what’s to come with Kendra Amalie’s ‘Boat Ride’.
Celebrating contemporary female talent, this year’s Liverpool Irish Festival will be running a special event called Visible Women featuring Lisa O’Neill, Maz O’Connor and Laura Duff.
Earth Recordings announce 40th Anniversary Edition of Bert Jansch’s Avocet album on Limited Edition white vinyl with downloadable live bonus tracks, newly expanded audio and new liner notes from Pentangle bandmate and collaborator Danny Thompson.
We take a look at Richard King’s latest book The Lark Ascending which is said to explore how Britain’s history and identity has been shaped by the mysterious relationship between music and nature.
Hailing from the Skagit Valley in Washington State, Jessi McNeal releases her new album ‘The Driveway’ this month. Watch the video for the title track which deals with the “messy” middle in life.
Spain-born, American-raised and UK-based singer/songwriter Sarah McQuaid is heading out on the road again for 12 solid weeks of touring, with 35 shows in the USA and 22 in the UK (57 concerts in total).
Our Song of the Day comes from Bonny Light Horseman, the new folk supergroup from Anaïs Mitchell featuring Josh Kaufman and Eric D. Johnson. Listen to their self-titled lead single which also features Aaron Dessner.
Part Two of our Cambridge Folk Festival features Rura, Karine Polwart, José González, Calexico and Iron & Wine, Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening, McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle and Daoirí Farrell’s All-Star Celtic Session.
With fans still reeling from the immersive sounds of ‘U.F.O.F.’, Big Thief announces new album ‘Two Hands’, a follow-up “earth twin” from which they share lead single “Not” ahead of a special intimate show at Bush Hall in London, next Monday (19th).
After stepping away from music to focus on “Fatherhood, politics & studying”, Award-winning Scottish singer Ewan McLennan announces a comeback with a handful of gigs and news of an album.