Sarah Louise taps into rich traditions of American minimalism with new single “Rime”, also our Song of the Day. Taken from her new album Nighttime Birds and Morning Stars (25th January).
Alex Neilson of the Trembling Bells has announced the release of his second solo album Otterburn (under the moniker Alex Rex) out 29th March on Tin Angel Records. Listen to lead single ‘Master’.
Somewhere between bedtime story and post-apocalyptic climate fable, Xandor is our Song of the Day and the new single from experimental folk band Apple of My Eye.
Watch Come On Up To The House (The Movie) featuring Glen Hansard (The Frames), Lisa O’Neill, Ye Vagabonds, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Bitch Falcon, a number of the Begley family and more.
Our Song of the Day comes from Siobhan Wilson performing an acoustic version of ‘Whatever Helps’ from her 2017 album ‘There Are No Saints’. It was recorded live at Paisley Arts Centre in 2017 as part of The Visit showcasing event.
Eliza Carthy has announced the release of her new solo album ‘Restitute’, her first solo album in fourteen years featuring Martin Carthy, Jon Boden, Dave DeLarre, Ben Somers & Ben Seal.
For New Year’s Day, we have a great Song of the Day from Yorkshire’s Serious Sam Barrett. ‘Holmfirth Anthem’ was learned from a recording by The Watersons and features on his new album Where the White Roses Grow.
One of our favourite singers Ríoghnach Connolly has joined forces with Aizle to record The Wexford Carol as a Christmas single. It’s their take on one of the oldest Christmas carols, as part of a new collaboration.
The Danish four-piece Basco are back in the UK from January 21-24, 2019 (including Celtic Connections) in support of their sixth album, Interesting Times. An evening of Danish Hygge.
Le Vent du Nord have shared the video for their new single ‘Adieu du Village’, taken from their forthcoming album Territoires, set for release on 15th February 2019 via Borealis Records. UK Tour in April.
Our Song of the Day comes from Florida-based singer-songwriter Michael McArthur with Warmer Months. Taken from his forthcoming LP Ever Green, Ever Rain, it’s a dreamy folk ballad showcasing McArthur’s singular falsetto vocal delivery.
“Deli”, a song about friendship, is the first single from the forthcoming Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba album ‘Miri’, the fifth album by Malian ngoni maestro. UK Tour dates in January including Celtic Connections.
