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While TEYR’s energetic and wildly entertaining delivery is still there on Estren, the added lyrical depth and musical variety, the moral bite and sensitivity to the world’s problems elevate them to the very top tier of today’s folk music.

Listen to ‘Little Giants’, the second single and closing track from the forthcoming new album ‘Estren’ by folk trio TEYR. The piece is a tribute to the little giants of our world, unsung heroes and brave souls who show us there is a better tomorrow.

TEYR welcomes you back to the Welsh Chapel for the second half of their pre-album-launch video. The two-part video Shannon Frisk Arrivals and Departures comes from a tune written by James at Shannon Airport – a tantalizing glimpse of what’s sure to be a captivating album.

TEYR are delighted to announce the release of their second album, Estren. Watch them performing a live version of album opener ‘Shannon Frisk Arrivals’ at the stunning Welsh Chapel in central London.

London-based trio TEYR share with us their plans for their new album “Estren”, a natural evolution from their debut – music that is written for everyone that speaks to everyone.

Even if you believe you know what the word ‘personal’ implies, James Patrick Gavin has produced an exceptional album that is sure to make you think again…”For those that have gone and those that are yet to come… …This is a love letter to my family and Ireland.”

Watch the new animated video from London-based trio Teyr for ‘Nothing Grows’, a song which was inspired by the poetry of Stephen Muldoon who they met at a house concert one late summer in Fermanagh, Ireland. Don’t miss their upcoming summer tour.

Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith return with their second album, Night Hours. Backed by the members of folk trio Teyr, it is an album that is exhilaratingly diverse and full of impeccably crafted and beautifully realised songs.

Watch the new video from London trio TEYR as they perform the Scottish murder ballad ‘False Lady’ live. The video was filmed at their London album launch at The Old Queens Head and the song features on their new album ‘Far from the Tree.’ They are touring their album now.

Take the time to learn about the beautiful sycamore seed sculpture, created for the album cover by Cornish artist Billy Wynter, and you’ll find the embodiment of what Teyr represent. Teyr make folk music rooted firmly in the future, that future may indeed be Far From The Tree, but then, nothing grows where nothing’s been.

Our Song of the Day comes from TEYR whose London Album Launch is 28 Sept. Banks of the Newfoundland tells the tale of the passage from these Isles to America before the age of steam in old packet and convict ships.

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.