this is the kit

This is music of uncommon grace and nuance…a gentle elixir. Under the guise of Cabane, Thomas Jean Henri has created a work that is never fragile, yet filled with beauty. Grande Est La Maison works its way into your heart and soul, like a rose. There are thorns, but without them would the flower be as beautiful?

Moonshine Freeze, the latest album from This is the Kit, finds John Parish on production duties. The more you listen, the more you hear on this image rich alt-folk offering. Watch her new live session for Hotter Colder.

With her new album set to be released on Rough Trade Records on July 7th, watch This is the Kit performing the title track ‘Moonshine Freeze’ a name inspired by childhood game she recalls ‘moonshine, moonshine, moonshine — Freeze!’

Part one – Best Folk Music Albums of 2015 including: Alasdair Roberts, Anna & Elizabeth, Darren Hayman, Marry Waterson, LAU, SImpson Cutting Kerr, The Rheingans Sisters, This is the Kit, The Weather Station, Trembling Bells, Ryley Walker and more.

This Is The Kit is back with her new album Bashed Out joined by her regulars as well as collaborators including both Desnner and his brother, Bryce, Beirut’s Benjamin Lanz and Matt Barrick from The Walkmen. The quality of the music and her craft are unmistakable.

Listen to Rozi Plain’s new single ‘Actually’ which will feature on her forthcoming album ‘Friend’. She’s on the road with This is the Kit during March, a tour you should definitely try and catch.

This is the Kit announces new album ‘Bashed Out’ (April 6). Produced by Aaron Dessner. We get our first taste with the lead track, also our Song of the Day. This is now top of our list for the most anticipated album of 2015.

Almost a year ago to the day we featured a guest mix from Salad Sound System . The good news is we have another…featuring Ivor Cutler, Michael Chapman, John Martyn, 5 Hand Reel, The Memory Band, Edward II and lots more.

This is the Kit recently performed the New Aldelphi Club, Hull’s most famous underground music club’s. Watch this great video feature.

The latest Folk Radio UK TV features some regulars with new FRUK arrivals Promise & the Monster and Kinrisu. Plus great sets from Akron/Family & The Family Elan

An alt-folk mix that seemed to fit the quiet frozen mornings very well. It’s all very relaxed featuring some of the most wonderful and ethereal voices including Rachel Dadd, Rachel Sermanni, Nick Drake, This is The Kit, Tess and more!

With one foot in Bristol and the other in Japan, UK folk artist Rachael Dadd isn’t one to settle in any place for too long, and her latest release Bite the Mountain certainly reflects this love of people and travel. Released on Broken Sound Records this third LP from the songstress comprises a rich tapestry of songs composed in various locations across Japan. “Making my album in Japan was important”, …