rachel sermanni

Glasgow-based saxophonist/composer Matt Carmichael swaps jazz solos for minimalist piano as he ventures into new territory on his latest single, Mangata, featuring Rachel Sermanni’s soothing, wordless vocals. It’s also our Song of the Day.

Rachel Sermanni has shared a beautifully inspiring documentary on the making of her new album Dreamer Awake – “The undercurrent prayer of Dreamer Awake is in the title. Wake UP and begin dreaming a new way through this world.”

On Dreamer Awake, Rachel Sermanni delivers surprising, touching and hopeful moments alongside darkly delicate, atmospheric folk songs and spellbinding experimentalism. Ultimately, it is the sound of a spectacularly gifted songwriter growing personally and artistically in the face of pain and difficulty.

Taken from her forthcoming new album ‘Dreamer Awake’ on Navigator Records, Rachel Sermanni shares her new video and single ‘Killer Line’. The album connects deeply with ideas of the subconscious, and nothing embodies that exploration more perfectly than this track.

Our Song of the Day is from Rachel Sermanni with ‘Jacob’, the lead single from her new album Dreamer Awake being released on Navigator Records……the song gathers you in…the musical equivalent of forest bathing.

Dreams and reality often run together in strange ways; this is definitely true on Rachel Sermanni’s new EP, Every Swimming Pool Runs to the Sea on which she also offers a vocal performance second to none.

James Yorkston’s Tae Sup wi’ a Fifer which began in 2015 takes to the road as a series of tours of intimate venues around Scotland. The first, stars three varied and complementary talents: Kris Drever, Salena Godden, Rachel Sermanni…and, of course, James. 

Taken from her latest EP ‘Swallow Me’, watch Rachel Sermanni performing ‘Brighton House’ live. Don’t miss her upcoming tour dates in November and early December as well as two Campfire Club dates in August this month.

On ‘Swallow Me’, the latest EP from Scottish songstress Rachel Sermanni, the songs are a meditative collection influenced by her passage into motherhood…she sings to the rhythm of life being lived, with songs excavated from the depths of human emotion

A new initiative to help promote community support within the Irish music industry and beyond is kicking off today as Mick Flannery, in partnership with PlayIrish, hosts ‘Mini Gigs at Mick’s’.

So It Turns is a musically complex and nuanced work with emotions to match, this may not have the immediacy of its predecessor, but its contemplative air marks Sermanni’s passage from a musician to an artist.

Rachel Sermanni and The Lake Poets have announced a series of shows together commencing on 23rd November and we have three pairs of tickets to giveaway to shows in York, Hull and Gateshead.

The third London Folk & Roots Festival kixks off this month with acts such as Newton Faulkner, Jon Boden, Mick Flannery, Sarah Jarosz, Tony Joe White, Eliza Carthy, Michael McGoldrick, Maz O’Connor and many more. Listen to our spotify playlist preview.

Rob captures in words and images a captivating set and a fantastic evening of acoustic music at Kenilworth Arts Festival featuring Rachel Sermanni, Luke Jackson and Kitty Macfarlane.

An extra long bonus mix featuring some of our latest favourites including: Trembling Bells, 9Bach, Stanley Brinks, My Bubba, Tom Rosenthal, jo Mango, Hiss Golden Messenger, Seamus Cater and many more.

Listen to the new single by Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy from the new Refugee charity album which also features Linda Thompson, Alasdair Roberts, Piers Facini, Jenny Lysander, Rick Redbeard, Rachel Sermanni, Dana Falconberry, Newcastle maverick Richard Dawson and more.

‘Tied To The Moon’ is a hugely impressive album from Rachel Sermanni who’s proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the eclectic field of contemporary folk.

This will brighten up anyone’s day, we’ve got another gorgeous session courtesy of BalisGray from Mo Kenny who is joined by the wonderful Rachel Sermanni for ‘Dancing’.