February 2010

Galileo – A short animation by Ghislain Avrillon

by Alex 6 February 2010 Art and Culture

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

by Alex 6 February 2010 Folk Music Reviews

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

by Alex 5 February 2010 Video

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)

by Alex 5 February 2010 Video

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

by Alex 5 February 2010 Downloads

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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Imagined Village – Empire and Love (plus free download)

by Alex 4 February 2010 Downloads

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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Balmorhea – Constellations (New album plus free download)

by Alex 3 February 2010 Downloads

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)

by Alex 3 February 2010 Art and Culture

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)

by Alex 3 February 2010 Folk Music News

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)

by Alex 2 February 2010 Folk Music News

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

by Alex 2 February 2010 Folk Music Reviews

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

by Alex 2 February 2010 Folk Music News

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)

by Alex 1 February 2010 Downloads

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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Megan Henwood – What Elliott Said

by Alex 1 February 2010 Folk Music Reviews

Megan Henwood was a winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards 2009. She has just released a single which we have the pleasure of adding to our Roots stream here on Folk Radio UK. There is a purity about Megan’s singing that falls outside of genre tags. She is simply a great singer [...]

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Karen O and the Kids upstage Miley Cyrus in Grammys

by Alex 1 February 2010 Folk Music News

Although not officially announced, Matt LaMotte of Interscope Records has announced on a blog that Karen O and the Kids is now a Grammy Nominee having replaced the Miley Cyrus song “The Climb” (from Hannah Montana) which has been disqualified…what a God damn shame…OK laughing over

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The Local – Gig List

by Alex 1 February 2010 Folk Music News

If January was the month of recovery, then February is the month for discovery! The Local are here to help you out on this quest for life improvement with a stack of dates below helping you find your new favourite band in February and beyond!

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Moleskine Passion

by Alex 1 February 2010 Art and Culture

Moleskine, the makers of very fine quality journals have a new collection which caught our eye. They are dedicated to Recipes, Wine, Books, Films, Wellness and more importantly, Music. We have a fondness for quality of detail and admit to being lovers of pencil and paper over the computer / gadget, hard to believe, I [...]

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Mumford and Sons – The Cave (new Video)

by Alex 1 February 2010 Video

Everyone’s favourite folk quartet Mumford & Sons have announced the details of their new single ‘The Cave’ due for release on 1st March, which coincides with their long sold-out forthcoming UK tour…. including two sold-out shows at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Access to all of the shows is criminally tight so hurry if you haven’t [...]

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