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!
Keaton Henson continues to gain growing praise for his performances which also carries the weight of his ongoing battle with nerves. On his latest video Elizabeth Harrod provides his inner expression through a graceful ballet dance.
Norweigan singer/songwriter Mikhael Paskalev makes a grand and unforgettable entrance with the release of his single ‘Jive Baby’, this has got to be big this year!
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman have unveiled a new live video for ‘The Ballad of Andy Jacobs’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Hidden People’, the song recalls Kathryn’s childhood memories of the miners strike in South Yorkshire.
