Joan Shelley

Joan Shelley’s new album, ‘Real Warmth,’ is an intimate and urgent collection of songs. With a unique, collaborative sound, the music explores profound themes of human connection, global divisions, and our fragile planet. It’s a beautiful example of American folk that stands as the finest offering from her esteemed career so far.

Kentucky-based singer-songwriter Joan Shelley shares her gentle yet profound new single and video, “Here In The High and Low,” a beautiful prelude to her seventh album, Real Warmth, out this Friday. The track is a masterful collaboration with producer Ben Whitely and features backing vocals from Shelley’s three-year-old daughter. The video, directed by Cyrus Moussavi and Brittany Nugent, explores growth and time through the eyes of a young seedling.

Joan Shelley has announced her seventh album, Real Warmth, arriving September 19th on No Quarter. Recorded in Toronto with producer Ben Whiteley and a host of local musicians, the album aims to be “a capture instead of a meticulous construction.” The communal lead single, “Everybody,” is out now. Shelley will support the album with a North American tour this fall, with tickets on sale this week.

With ‘The Spur’, there is beauty and grace beyond anything Joan Shelley has done before. “…it is a mirror that allows us to see the world differently, to view these moments not only as what they are but as moments rife with possibility.”

Joan Shelley’s new album The Spur will be released on June 24th. Today you can hear the new single titled ‘Amberlit Morning’ featuring Bill Callahan and watch the accompanying music video directed by Cyrus Moussavi and Brittany Nugent.

Joan Shelley will release The Spur, her first new album in 3 years, featuring contributions from Nathan Salsburg, James Elkington, Bill Callahan and Meg Baird. Watch the accompanying video for the title track, directed by The Forman Brothers.

The much loved Joan Shelley and Nathan Salsburg have teamed up with Matt Sweeney and Bonny ‘Prince’ Billy to present the “Watch What Happens” b/w “Stay On My Shore” digital single.

Featuring Joan Shelly and Nathan Salsburg, Bonnie “Prince” Billy shares new single and video “In Good Faith” which features scenes from a documentary by Timothy Morton on the living tradition of Sacred Harp singing.

Inviting you in to take shelter from the storm, Joan Shelley’s simple meditations strike at the heart of what really matters. There’s wisdom at play on Like The River Loves The Sea, which returns you once more to the peace of wild things.

Joan Shelley announces new album Like The River Loves The Sea, recorded in Iceland with James Elkington and Nathan Salsburg as her backing band. Watch the accompanying animated video for ‘Cycle’, our Song of the Day.

Kentucky singer, songwriter, and guitarist Joan Shelley released her self-titled follow up to her critically acclaimed 2015 LP Over and Even earlier this year. Don’t miss her UK tour dates this month including London’s Bush Hall.

The much loved Kilkenny Roots Festival Celebrates its 20th Year with Stellar Line-up Including The Handsome Family, Marah, Joan Shelley and More.