Karine Polwart talks through her new album ‘Traces’ track by track. Listen to ‘King of Birds’ which was inspired by the protests at St Paul’s Cathedral. Plus Album Launch Tour Dates!
Douglas Dare is a new piano based indie singer / songwriter who has a very unique and individual style to his music that combined with his intelligent lyrics and stunning vocals give him that WOW factor. A name to watch for!
The New Simple Folk Radio show is presented by Dillon along with Scott Power (shhh! Promotions) featuring a session from Jo Schornikow (of NYC’s The Shivers).
Watch Thom Yorke talking about Neil Young in this 2008 uncut interview that was orginally going to be used in “Don’t Be Denied”, a documentary on Neil Young.
Edinburgh based band Meursault are due to release their third album Something For the Weakened. It will be released on 16th July on CD, vinyl and download via Song, by Toad Records. Listen to the new single ‘Flittin’.
Withered Hand is heading out on tour in September which will take in Salford, Cardiff, London, Sheffield and Newcastle. Withered Hand also features on a new compilation: ‘Whatever Gets You Through the Night‘.
German pianist / composer Hauschka has released a new Jeff Desom directed video for the ‘Radar‘ which features dancer Patrick Williams a.k.a. TwoFace who takes on the role of human marionette.
Patti Smith is to perform as special guest at End of the Road festival alongside the likes of Grizzly Bear, Grandaddy, Midlake, Beach House, Tindersticks and Dirty Three, Mark Lanegan Band, Van Dyke Parks, The Low Anthem and more
Russell Swallow and the Wolf’s ‘Sunrise Mountain’ is an incredibly lovely album steeped in atmosphere and emotion. Simple yet enduring, an unforgettable sound!
