We have a special video session from Ewan McLennan which commemorates the 80th anniversary of the start of the Spanish Civil War today. We also have news of his new album with Guardian journalist and bestselling author George Monbiot.
We have a track premiere from BJ Barham, the front man of the increasingly popular US Americana band American Aquarium. O’ Lover, is taken from his forthcoming debut solo effort Rockingham, due for release on the 22nd July via At The Helm Records. UK Tour kicks off this weekend!
Seth Lakeman announces new album ‘Ballads of the Broken Few’ and reveals new video. A stunning combination of his dynamic songwriting and playing, the genius of legendary producer Ethan Johns and the sublime harmony vocals of emerging young female trio Wildwood Kin.
Download Towersey Festivals Free Album: features singles, exclusives and album cuts from some of the best artists scheduled to appear at the festival this year, including the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Best Group 2016 & 2015 The Young’uns, Steve Tilston & Jez Lowe, Dublin’s Lynched and more.
Georgia Ruth is all set to make a return with her new album Fossil Scale on October 7th which finds her switching out her previous go-to writing tool – the harp – for a piano in search of a more expansive yet ambient sound. Listen to lead track ‘The Doldrums’
Hoodman Blind are an Irish trio hailing from Limerick, Clare and Wexford who create a musical landscape that brings an array of colours and shades to the tradition. They are Finn Harper on Button Accordion, Niamh Ní Bhriain on Harp and Sean O’Dalaigh on Fiddle.
Matthew Lowe (Keston Cobblers’ Club) and Daniel Trenholme (The Lost Cavalry) join forces for their new project ‘Stables’. Watch the video for their new single ‘Meet You’ taken from their forthcoming album ‘Beyond Brushes’. UK tour in August.
Our Song of the Day comes from Alejandra Ribera with Orlando. A song she wrote during the recording of her new album offered in tribute to the victims of the recent Florida events and also to help those affected by these and similar events cope with their loss.
The Smugglers Trail is an Arts Council England supported travelling eco-festival focusing on sustainability and folk and roots music. The events all take place on common or community owned land, making this an event for everyone.
King Creosote returns on September 2nd with his new record Astronaut Meets Appleman. The first track to be shared is the album’s opener ‘You Just Want’. A seven-minute piece of hymnal drone-pop.
We have a song premiere today from North-Dakota-born, Los Angeles-based songwriter and singer Tom Brosseau. No Matter Where I Roam is taken from his new album North Dakota Impressions, the 3rd record of a trilogy following on from Grass Punks (2014) and Perfect Abandon (2015).
We have another Before the Gold Rush Session to share with you from Various Guises. They play original music, influenced by a love of old New Orleans songs and Appalachian tunes as well as English and European traditional music.
