The Furrow Collective brings together four of the finest, award winning musicians on the UK folk scene: Rachel Newton, Lucy Farrell, Emily Portman and Alasdair Roberts. Get a taster of their debut album.
On this weeks Nest Collective Hour the show is hosted by Sam lee and Ceri Wade, they have Niko O’brien as their guest who will be playing some music he has recorded on his travels. Plus music from Bella Hardy, Rachel Newston, Warsaw Village Band and more!
We conclude our three part review of The Big Whistle festival with Folk Radio UK favourites The Shee who put on spellbinding and highly passionate upbeat performance.
The Shee are known for their mix of folk, bluegrass and trad delivered with affecting vocals and lush instrumentals, ‘Murmurations’, their third release, delivers once again this fine balance.
Rachel Newton’s ‘The Shadow Side’ delights beyond words. There’s something for everyone in here – innovative harp/electro-harp loops and experiments; the darkest of traditional ballads; soothing Gaelic song and enchanting vocal performances.
★★★★★ Emily Portman’s new EP ‘Hinge of the Year’ is a stunning release that mixes tradition with dark fairytale like twists. Wherever she takes her inspiration from I hope it is bottomless!
