April 2010

Colin Meloy to release Children's Books

Colin Meloy to release Children’s Books

by Alex 30 April 2010 Art and Culture

That’s right, Colin Meloy of the Decemberists is about to release a series of Children’s books. Maybe not so surprising as some may report though. The series entitled Wildwood see’s Meloy collaborating with his wife, Carsons Ellis, an illustrator. Wildwood is a classic tale of adventure, magic, and danger.

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Watch Laura Marling - Made by Maid

Laura Marling – Made by Maid

by Alex 30 April 2010 Video

Laura Marling performs Made By Maid exclusively for Later (BBC). The London new-folk favourite made her TV debut on the show in 2007.

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Seth Lakeman unveils details of new album

by Alex 30 April 2010 Downloads

Seth Lakeman this afternoon unveils the details of his brand new album ‘Hearts and Minds’ alongside an exclusive free download of one of the album’s stand-out new tracks ‘Hard Working Man’.

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Megafaun – A Take Away Show

by Alex 29 April 2010 Video

La Blogotheque managed to get Megafaun and Sharon Van Etten together in Montreal for a great video session. The whole setting was quiet and peaceful, very unlike some of the other settings they contend with when filming. They were really keen to spend the afternoon with them and listen to their stories and drink coffee [...]

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Rain on Moss – New Mix

by Alex 29 April 2010 Features

This mix began with an experimental piece by Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh. I never quite know where a mix will go and it pretty much depends on my mood and what is influencing me at the time. All of it was done late at night, in those quiet small hours.

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Watch Johnny Flynn's New Video

Johnny Flynn’s New Video + free download

by Alex 29 April 2010 Downloads

Johnny Flynn has unveiled his new video for the new single ‘Kentucky Pill’, the first track to be taken from his forthcoming album ‘Been Listening’ which is released on the 7th June through Transgressive.

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Sam Amidon - How Come That Blood (Video)

Sam Amidon – How Come That Blood

by Alex 29 April 2010 Video

I was meant to be going to see The Whale Watching tour in Bristol last weekend…I had a ticket! For one reason and another things just didn’t work out so I missed it. I’m slowly recovering as I also had tickets to see them at the Barbican which got cancelled due to the air flights [...]

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Nancy Elizabeth Video Interview

Nancy Elizabeth Video Interview

by Alex 28 April 2010 Interviews

Whilst on her European travels, Lancashire lass, Nancy Elizabeth, recorded an interview in Portugal on which she gives some honest and open insights into her work.

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Wildbirds & Peacedrums EP & Tour

by Alex 28 April 2010 Downloads

Wildbirds & Peacedrums return in May with a very special European tour and Retina, the first of two vinyl only EPs. The Gothenburg-based duo will be accompanied by a handpicked 12-strong Swedish choir on the cluster of dates, which begins at the Pavement-curated ATP on Friday 14 May.

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Brad Rose releases compilation

by Alex 27 April 2010 Music News

If you like your music more experimental and “out there” then try this for size. This is an exclusive and digital-only compilation created by Brad Rose, founder of the Digitalis label, out of the three volumes of the incredible “Gold Leaf Branches”.

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Trembling Bells – Abandoned Love

by Alex 25 April 2010 Reviews

Following on from their last release, Carbeth, Trembling Bells return with a well received follow-up, Abandoned Love. Alex Neilson, drummer and creator of the Bells takes the lead on this release which is interesting as it is the drums that Joe boyd first noticed in the interview extract below. That’s not normally a good thing [...]

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Open House Festival

Open House Festival, Belfast.

by Alex 23 April 2010 Music News

We are very pleased to announce that Folk Radio UK is to be a media sponsor for the 12th Open House Festival in Belfast this year. This is an exciting opportunity for us to be involved with the festival which has been a winner year on year. We’ll be heading over to Belfast in September [...]

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Arborea - Exclusive cover of Phantasmagoria in Two

Arborea – Phantasmagoria in Two

by Alex 22 April 2010 Music News

We have been following Arborea since the release of Wayfaring Summer in 2006. I have yet to come across an artist that sounds anything like them. They draw inspiration from many other great artists including Robie Basho, Martin Simpson and Tim Buckley.

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Lissie - Live Review

Lissie – Live Review (Thekla)

by Alex 22 April 2010 Reviews

Having only heard a couple of Lissie’s tracks, which we have on our Roots playlist and watched some video performances I had no idea what to expect when I got to the Thekla in Bristol. Lissie was supporting Joshua Radin which was a great exposure opportunity for her, although I sometimes feel they’re under more [...]

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