ian humberstone

Given the solitude in which it was written, Midsummer Tideline is a surprisingly sociable album, full of warmth and the vigour of shared creativity, and it adds yet another string to Ian Humberstone’s already impressive bow. 

The latest Folklore Tapes Ceremonial Counties covers Cambridgeshire and London, with Ian Humberstone and Human Hand providing one of the most exciting and challenging instalments yet. 

Paths To The Foss is a superb piece of work, warm, uncluttered and alive, one that rests in the cradle of Ian Humberstone’s singular voice. The perfect record to accompany you through a dark Scandinavian winter.

This week’s mix features all new music, some of which is yet to be released. The one thing they all share is that they push the boundaries in terms of creating original music, and it is this which sets this particular playlist apart.

Our Tune of the Day is taken from Devon Folklore Tapes Vol.I (the open-ended project of Ian Humberstone / David Chatton Barker) which sees their special reissue on vinyl this month.

Tissø Lake’s ‘The Hollow Wood And Wondrous Cold’ gets a well deserved reissue alongside a new single and excellent companion-piece which showcases this excellent and often overlooked artist.

The release of a new Tissø Lake release is a worthy celebration. It’s therefore our ‘Single of the Day’… special launch night in Edinburgh on Saturday 15th March 2014.

Our Song of the Day is from Ian Humberstone, Ocean Paths to Palace is from his latest 7″ ‘Three Songs’.

I haven’t done a mix for what seems like ages, I had an idea for one today and this is the result…like most of my mixes this is pretty laid back after an upbeat folky start. Have a good weekend!

I‘ve chosen two songs today for ‘Song of the Day’ simply because they’re from a split 7″ double A side and I couldn’t decide between them and it didn’t seem right just choosing one seeing as this is their first joint release. The first is Rob St. John with Your Phantom Limb and the second is Ian Humberstone with House on the Hill.  Ian Humberstone and Rob St. John …