gill sandell

An understated gem from Gill Sandell whose quiet introspection is tempered with an abiding optimism; it’s a rare blend and something to be treasured.

To mark the release of her new Toerag Sessions album Emily Barker heads out on tour this month with Gill Sandell who also has an album out (with Chris T-T) on 23 March. Emily has also announced her album launch plus solo dates and record store appearances. Watch her latest video for Little Deaths and get those all important dates in your diary.

Gill Sandell and Chris T-T produce an idiosyncratic and iconoclastic celebration of some overlooked musical treasures from the last fifty years with covers of Willie Nelson, Kaiser Chiefs, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and more.

Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo announce UK tour dates and Emily provides our song of the day – a cover of a song by Christian Kjellvander who will be supporting them on tour.

The Sickle Swing EP offers a vivid snapshot of one of the UK’s finest contemporary folk groups in top form and is an essential and very welcome addition to Gill Sandell’s impressive back catalogue.

In part 4 of our Best Albums of 2013 we feature Cara Luft, Lo’Jo, Sam Amidon, The Memory Band, Sharron Kraus, Cocos Lovers, MG Boulter, The Paul McKenna Band, Allysen Callery and more.

Helen catches a great performance by Gill Sandell at The Green Note accompanied by Ted Barnes, Anna Jenkins, Jo Silverston with a guest appearance from Adrian Crowley.

Following our review of Gill Sandell‘s latest album Light the Boats Simon Holland catches up with Gill to talk about her album which is released on 16th September.

Gill Sandell’s second solo album is an object lesson in the art and craft of songwriting; a shimmering tapestry of sound with a mesmerising beauty, Light The Boats must surely rank amongst the year’s best records.