One of Scotland’s most progressive outfits Modern Studies announce ‘Welcome Strangers’, an album of modernist pop weirdness for the 21st century, a bricolage where classicism meets experimentalism and repeated listening unearths new stories for this contemporary age.
Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage have launched a crowdfunding campaign for their new album Awake, one they believe to be their best yet, produced by David Travers-Smith and featuring musicians from both sides of the Atlantic.
Alessi’s Ark releases a warming video this winter for the single ‘DLD (Door Light Dream)’ from her new album Love is the Currency, produced by Jago Jago, and in collaboration with Felix and Will White of the Maccabees.
Lee Ranaldo embarks on a European tour this week with the Electric Trim Trio (Ranaldo, Raül Refree and Booker Stardrum) and has also announced a Q&A and screening of Hello Hello Hello.
The Handsome Family have announced the release of a 20th Anniversary Edition of Through The Trees on 9th March via Loose Music. To celebrate, watch their brand new music video for Weightless Again and don’t miss their European Tour which kicks off the beginning of March.
Listen to ‘Bathed In Light’, our Song of the Day taken from Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker’s forthcoming album ‘Seedlings All’ (out March 23rd on Rough Trade Records).
London’s Green Note announces ‘Like A Women’, a musical celebration for International Women’s Day on Thursday 8th March ft. Michele Stodart, Jane Siberry, Emily Barker, Ren Harvieu, Kathryn Williams, Karima Francis and Raevennan Husbandes.
Peter Knight (ex-Steeleye Span) and John Spiers (ex-Bellowhead) announce March UK Tour and share ‘The Cuckoo’, a medley of tunes taken from their debut album ‘Well Met’ which is ready for imminent release.
Two of Scotland’s favourite sons Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert have collaborated together for a new record, check out the new video for the first single ‘Cockcrow’ (feat. Siobhan Wilson) here.
Time & Tradition is a fantastic weekend series of concerts, storytelling and talks exploring the concept of time through traditional and contemporary folk music and ritual and seasonal customs, as part of Kings Place’s Time Unwrapped.
Watch Irish folk legend Finbar Furey performing Sweet Liberty of Life which features on the live DVD accompanying his new UK album ‘Don’t Stop This Now’, set for release on March 30th and accompanied by a UK Tour.
