On their latest release ‘On The Chalk’ The Memory Band present their discoveries with more appeal, sincerity and originality than many a self-appointed guardian of tradition.
On the latest Nest Collective Hour, Jamie Doe features exciting new releases from Nest favorites Pete Roe (pictured above), Nuala Honan, The Memory Band, Ellie Rose and more.
The Memory Band now in their tenth year release their fourth studio album On The Chalk (Our Navigation of the Line of the Downs) next month & will celebrating with a live show at the Vortex in Dalston on 7th May.
Serafina Steer’s third album ‘The Moths are Real’ sees Jarvis Cocker step into production duty, something he won’t regret…the brilliance of this album is clear from the start, this belongs in the limelight!
Jenny McCormick was destined to be a writer before music took hold of her direction. Her latest album ‘Sweet Demon’ sees the Mancunian songstress using her talent for story-telling to sublime effect.
This Friday, 27 January at Kings Place sees a performance of a different kind. The use of Folk music in British Film feat. live performance by The Memory Band & Lisa Knapp.
Listen to The Memory Band ‘Folk Mix’ featuring some great classics: Hedy West, Shirley Collins, Robin & Barry Dransfield, Mike Waterson, The Young Tradition, Robie Basho, Heron and many more!
Stephen Cracknell of the English folk collective The Memory Band recently put together a great mix featuring a wide spectrum of artists from Sandy Denny to Softcell! You can listen to it below. We’ve also included a great video of Stephen performing the track ‘Demon Days’ with Liam Bailey.
The Balearic Folk Orchestra came about as a result of a conversation about what makes a great house track. Now, together with a group of like-minded friends including Serafina Steer and Olivia Chaney, they re-interpret classic acid house tunes and balearic beats in an acoustic style.
Oh My Days is the third release from The Memory Band folk collective who tour with often up to as many as ten members, including Adem Ilhan (Adem), acclaimed folk/electronica artist in his own right.
