Charlie Parr’s latest album ‘Dog’ is released this month. Many of the songs are a reflection of his state of mind and his battles with clinical depression. Despite this, it’s one to cherish and the songs shine all the brighter for his ‘Midwestern sensibility and humility.’
The tracks on this self-titled album are borne from Joseph Childress’ adventures throughout the West: working on a cattle ranch in Wyoming, riding trains and living out of his car. Listen to Whispering Tide.
The 12-time BBC Folk Award winner and ex-Bellowhead frontman, Jon Boden has just shared his new single ‘All The Stars Are Coming Out Tonight’ (also our Song of the Day). Taken from his new solo album ‘Afterglow’ which is out October 6th via Hudson Records.
For their latest video the Paula Boggs Band provide their own take on Bon Iver’s ‘Holocene’ on which the listener hears each and every lyric and instrument. The choreography heightens the message of Holocene like you’ve never before.
Johnny shares his musical highlights of Wickham Festival including Talisk, Kathryn Tickell & The Side, Mancunia, Ímar, Oysterband, Duncan Chisholm and more.
This winter, Luke Daniels returns with Singing Ways To Feel More Junior, an intriguingly varied selection of smart new songs. We have the pleasure in premiering his new single ahead of release: The House That Jack Built.
Gloucestershire-based Americana-duo The Black Feathers release Holy Water today, their first single to be taken from their eagerly awaited upcoming second album due for release in spring 2018. Watch their new video here.
For those that love progressive folk and psychedelia then be sure to check out The Warp/The Weft who have just unveiled their new music video for “Empty Nests” – a song their new album “Mapping an Absence.”
Listen to Matylda, the new single from Folk singer-songwriter Jarle Skavhellen (out tomorrow on Nettwerk Records). Jarle is heavily influenced by the old-timey guitar stylings of American icons Chet Atkins and Dave Van Ronk despite having lived in Bergen, Norway his whole life.
Watch Hurray for the Riff Raff’s music video for “Living in the City”. Filmed in New York City it features Navita (played by Segarra), who is joined by her crew The Mariposas, a tight unit that weave through the streets and dance on a rooftop as the sun sets behind them.
Linda Perhacs, who released the American psychedelic folk classic Parallelograms has announced her third album. I’m a Harmony is to be released on 22 September via Omnivore Recordings.
While probably best known for his membership of the psychedelic folk band Holy Modal Rounders, Peter Stampfel remains very active. His latest release, Cambrian Explosion finds him joined with, among others, Hubby Jenkins (Carolina Chocolate Drops) and composer/improviser Shelley Hirsch.
