Arriving drenched at the Cambridge Corn Exchange, The Waterboys’ music cast its magic over me, so I was warmed and lifted. They really are one of the most incredibly pure and wonderous bands you could wish to see on the live circuit today.
Every line feels crafted, the lyrics exude a mix of storytelling, spirituality, wit, passion and poetry. It would be criminal if this weren’t nominated for the next Mercury prize.
Watch ‘Postcard From The Celtic Dreamtime’, from The Waterboys new album ‘Good Luck, Seeker’ – a dreamlike meditation on the Clare coast, reminiscent of Van Morrison’s Coney Island.
The Waterboys continue the build-up to the release of their new album ‘Good Luck, Seeker‘ (21 August) revealing their video for the folk ballad Low Down in the Broom.
The Waterboys share new single and video for ‘The Soul Singer’ which was filmed in Mike Scott’s home studio. Taken from their new album ‘Good Luck, Seeker‘ (21 August).
This summer, The Waterboys return with their new album ‘Good Luck, Seeker’ which some are already suggesting may even be the greatest rock’n’roll record ever made.
This could be one of the most versatile and open collections The Waterboys have ever given us. They are literally capable of going in absolutely any direction from here.
The Waterboys announce new studio double album Out Of All This Blue – their most exploratory recording yet. Out on September 8, 2017 with UK tour in October.
We have a special video premiere and Song of the Day for you from Thea Gilmore with ‘Coming Back To You’ from her 15th album ‘Ghosts & Graffiti’, an album which is part new, part retrospective. Watch it here.
Listen in full to The Waterboys new album ‘Modern Blues’ – references to Sun Ra, Charlie Parker and Miles Davis appear and there’s even a reading from Jack Kerouac.
The Farriers hail from Northern Ireland. Their music is influenced by a rich blend of Irish traditional folk / American roots. The result is upbeat and soulful songs which are full of spirit and tunes that endear you to sing along.
