Lynched

Listen to Sergeant William Bailey, from Lankum’s forthcoming album ‘Between the Earth & Sky’. This one is particularly special in that the site of William Bailey’s recruiting attempts is Dunphy’s corner, just down the road from where the members of Lankum live on Dublin’s northside.

Listen to “What Will We Do When We Have No Money?”, the first track from Lankum’s forthcoming new album ‘Between the Earth and Sky’, due for release on Rough Trade Records on October 27th.

Dublin folk miscreants LANKUM (previously Lynched) announce their second album ‘Between the Earth and Sky’, set for release on Rough Trade Records 27 October 2017.

Our Song of the Day is Katie Cruel, performed by Irish folk trio Rue in Dublin’s Fumbally Stables. The trio features Brian Flanagan alongside Cormac Mac Diarmada and Radie Peat of Dublin folk miscreants Lynched.

Don’t miss Normafest – a wonderful weekend in celebration of all things to do with folk music legend Norma Waterson in early January. Featuring: Stick in the Wheel, Lynched, The Furrow Collective, The Gift Big Band which will include Norma, Martin Carthy, Eliza Carthy, Neill MacColl & special guest Richard Hawley.

Johnny shares some of his highlights and interviews from this year’s Wickham Festival including Blazin’ Fiddles, Mawkin, Skerryvore, Saltfishforty, Mischa Macpherson Trio, Lynched, Ewan McLennan and more.

We have the immense pleasure of sharing with you the new video from Dublin-based band Lynched for Lullaby which featured on their debut album Cold Old Fire. The video is visually stunning and was directed and animated by Eoin Whelehan from Dublin.

Our mix this week shines the spotlight on a number of Dublin bands including Skipper’s Alley, Lynched, Ye Vagabonds, The Bonny Men and many more.

Download Towersey Festivals Free Album: features singles, exclusives and album cuts from some of the best artists scheduled to appear at the festival this year, including the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Best Group 2016 & 2015 The Young’uns, Steve Tilston & Jez Lowe, Dublin’s Lynched and more.

Our Song of the Day is Cold Old Fire by Dublin-based band Lynched. Watch the powerfully moving Director’s Cut video (by Luke McManus) which opens to the traditional funeral lament Caoineadh na dTrí Mhuire.

Jim Moray announces new album Upcetera, described as being like “learning to do it all again from scratch”. Plus, don’t miss Jim’s fantastic new Low Culture Podcast which so far has featured interviews with Jon Boden and Lynched.

Orkney Folk Festival reveal more acts for 2016 including Rura, Session A9, Lynched, Rob Heron and the Teapad Orchestra, Geoff Lakeman, Saltfishforty, The Chair and more.