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Mumford and Sons – Video Interview

8 February, 2010

Drowned in Sound recently posed a number of questions from fans to Mumford and Sons. This was the amusing result: [click to continue…]

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Midlake – The Courage of Others

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Midlake have just released their third album The Courage of Others which has already been primed by Mojo as possibly the album of the year. They have spent the last three years making this album which has led them on a musical journey they have never been on before. They have discovered Fairport, Steeleye Span [...]

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Galileo – A short animation by Ghislain Avrillon

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Galileo lives alone on an isolated sky island in a small house fully equipped for observing the sky. Obsessed with the idea to climb ever higher, he builds a steam propulsion machine:

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Michael McGoldrick – Aurora

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There’s always a sense of anticipation when you hear news that one of your favourite musicians has just released a new album and of course, I just had to obtain a copy of this latest offering from Michael McGoldrick. Also, it is highly unlikely that you will be disappointed as proves the case from the [...]

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BBC Folk Awards 2010 Video Special

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Here are some of the best performances from the BBC Folk Awards 2010 including Dick Gaughan, Martin Simpson, Lau, Cara Dillon, Dan Tyminski & The Transatlantic Sessions, Nanci Griffith, Show of Hands, Adrian Edmondson and The Bad Shepherds!

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My Brightest Diamond – Apples (Video)

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If you haven’t yet heard My Brightest Diamond then this will be a treat. If you have, I’m sure this performance will be rated amongst her best. With simple lyrics that unfold through a mesmerising voice, this ranks amongst my favourite tracks:

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Found (Fence Collective) release free laptop mix: ComputerScheisse

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Many of you will know Found (Fence Collective) from our Frukie stream. They have put together a great mix which they are giving away for free.

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Kevin Coyne Competition Giveaway Results

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The winners of the Kevin Coyne Giveaway are:

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Imagined Village – Empire and Love (plus free download)

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To the opening strains of Sheema Mukerjhee’s sitar joined by Mr Carthy’s trademark guitar the Imagined Village cross fertilisation of different cultures continues apace with a clever re-interpretation of the ballad “My Son John” utilising a more chilling, modern ‘take’ on the song’s powerful anti-war

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Station News (Amended)

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This is obviously a very difficult time for many people with the recession and post recovery from Christmas. The station has also felt the pinch in a drop in donations coupled with a rise in listeners. In order to get through this we are reducing the number of listener slots by approx 30% on our [...]

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Balmorhea – Constellations (New album plus free download)

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Balmorhea’s previous album All is Wild, All is Silent explored the freedom and isolation of settlers learning to live on an untamed frontier. It was an intensely physical album, dealing with the struggles of man on earth. By contrast, their new album Constellations shifts our focus to the cosmos and beyond, meditating solemnly on the [...]

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Visions of Joanna Newsom (new book out on 5th February)

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Roan Press are excited to announce the launch of Visions of Joanna Newsom, a book of essays, poems, and art responding to Joanna Newsom’s evocative, controversial work.

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Sharon Van Etten – Love More (new video documentary)

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When I first heard Sharon Van Etten’s “Because I Was In Love”, I was moved beyond words. On my first listen I held my breath in stunned silence. How do you even begin to describe in words something that moves you beyond them. There is an underlying beauty to her voice and music that can [...]

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Ruth Theodore – White Holes of Mole Hills (new album/video/Tour)

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Following the popularity of Ruth Theodore’s debut album “Worm Food” we are all waiting with intrepidation for her new release “White Holes of Mole Hills” due out this month.
The album contains nine entirely original pieces of characterful storytelling delivered with the utmost care and attention, bringing Ruth’s wholly considered writing to life.

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Mike Edel – Hide from the Seasons

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In the music of Mike Edel, listeners are gently brought into contact with what it means to be a human being. Born in rural Alberta with a constantly reflective mind, adventurous spirit, and compassionate heart, his honest lyrics poignantly and humanly wrestle with such universal themes as lost love, fear,

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BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winners 2010

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The 2010 Folk Awards took place yesterday and these are the lucky winners. Mr Harding of BBC Radio 2 will be playing highlights on his show tomorrow.
The Winners were:

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Curtis Harvey – Box of Stones (free download)

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From the first, Curtis Harvey’s solo debut reveals itself as quite a departure for the man best known until now as the prodigious multi-instrumentalist behind Rex (Southern) and Pullman (Thrill Jockey).

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