July 2010

Thumbnail image for Grinderman – Heathen Child

Grinderman – Heathen Child

by Alex 28 July 2010 Folk Music News

As mentioned before Nick Cave and his fellow merry pranksters: Warren Ellis, Martyn Casey and Jim Sclavunos will be releasing their debut single Heathen Child from the forthcoming album Grinderman 2 on 6th September. The album will be released on 13th September.

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan – New Album

Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan – New Album

by Alex 28 July 2010 Folk Music News

Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan have joined forces again to release a third album titled Hawk due for release in the UK on 16th August through V2/Cooperative Music. They will be touring the UK and Europe in September this year.

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Live Review: Lau @ Cargo, London

Live Review: Lau @ Cargo, London

by Melanie McGovern 28 July 2010 Live Reviews

Scottish/English folk band Lau started out back in 2004 in Edinburgh, and have since become one of Britain’s most highly acclaimed young folk bands: a status assuredly justified with their ‘Best Group’ winnings at the BBC Radio Two Folk Awards for three years running. Their 90-minute set at Cargo was met with whoops and howls [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Johnny Flynn – New Video

Johnny Flynn – New Video

by Alex 28 July 2010 Folk Music News

Johnny Flynn has just released a new animated video for his powerful new single ‘Barnacled Warship’ which also features on his album Been Listeneing. The video is directed by Christian DeVita. Christian was the lead storyboard artist on Wes Anderson’s ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’ as well as Tim Burton’s forthcoming ‘Frankenweenie’. With such talent on-board you [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Sharon Van Etten – Vincent Moon Film

Sharon Van Etten – Vincent Moon Film

by Alex 27 July 2010 Video

I know I only recently posted a live video of Sharon Van Etten, but how can I resist when she gets the Vincent Moon treatment over on La Blogotheque, I couldn’t wait. How he manages to capture so many artists I have no idea, but there is a magic about his camerawork that is unmatched. [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for The Walkmen are back!

The Walkmen are back!

by Alex 27 July 2010 Downloads

Lisbon, the fifth album by critically acclaimed band The Walkmen is due September 14. The band’s label debut for Fat Possum Records, Lisbon follows 2008′s You & Me, which landed on numerous year-end “best of” lists including NPR, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Time Out NYC, and many others. You & Me received five stars from The Gaurdian [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Introducing: Gregory Alan Isakov

Introducing: Gregory Alan Isakov

by Alex 27 July 2010 Video

Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Gregory Alan Isakov’s song-craft lends to the deepest lyrical masterpieces. With hints of his influences, Leonard Cohen, Iron and Wine and Kelly Joe Phelps, Gregory Alan Isakov has been described as “strong, subtle, a lyrical genius” and has shared the stage with touring artists such as Calexico, Ani Difranco, Brandi [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for The Ruckus & Gallery Cafe Collaboration

The Ruckus & Gallery Cafe Collaboration

by Alex 26 July 2010 Folk Music News

Our good friends The Ruckus who we have gotten to know through their resident Brit, Sheena, have been very supportive of our efforts on Folk Radio UK so it was great news to hear that they are collaborating with The Gallery Cafe in East London to put together a night of great music this Thursday [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Pete Lawrie – New EP and Video

Pete Lawrie – New EP and Video

by Alex 26 July 2010 Folk Music News

Penny Lane born and Penarth bred Pete Lawrie blames his parents for his idiosyncratic tastes in music and for the passion in his songwriting. His mother plays the oboe in an opera, his father makes woodwind instruments, and his grandfather played on the original recording of ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ by The Beatles.

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Villagers – Tiny Desk Concert

Villagers – Tiny Desk Concert

by Alex 26 July 2010 Folk Music News

Villagers treated the good folk at NPR to a Tiny Desk Concert. Connor O’Brien of Dublin, Ireland, kicked off the set with Ship of Promises which shows off his great vocal talents to the full. If you are new to Villagers then you’re in for a surprising treat from this amazing young man. NPR declared [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for John Martyn Tribute Album Announced

John Martyn Tribute Album Announced

by Alex 26 July 2010 Folk Music News

According to Johnmartyn.com work on a tribute album is now well underway that will feature many well known artists singing their own interpretations of John’s songs. To date the following artists have all confirmed their support.

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Animal Collective & Danny Perez

Animal Collective & Danny Perez

by Alex 26 July 2010 Folk Music News

ODDSAC, is the new feature film collaboration between the band Animal Collective and filmmaker Danny Perez. The band have been working on the film for the last four years which premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Mt. Desolation Announce UK Tour

Mt. Desolation Announce UK Tour

by Alex 24 July 2010 Folk Music News

Mt. Desolation are pleased to announce details of their debut tour of the UK and Ireland, as announced on the band’s blog this week. The new side project of Keane’s Tim Rice-Oxley and Jesse Quin will head out across the UK and Ireland in September, kicking off in Belfast on the 9th September and concluding [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Band of Horses – In the Cab

Band of Horses – In the Cab

by Alex 23 July 2010 Video

After a sell out gig at London’s Roundhouse The Black Cab Sessions managed to knab a couple of band members for a next morning cab session. According to the site the guys were very hungover. I thought they performed well despite this. The shades maybe helped.

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Simone Felice – Live From A Lonely Place

Simone Felice – Live From A Lonely Place

by Alex 23 July 2010 Folk Music News

This August will mark the limited release of Simone Felice – Live From A Lonely Place. Recorded at home (in the barn) just a few weeks after his heart surgery, this retrospective collection includes songs from the earliest Felice Brother days, Duke & King favorites, and the traditional Celtic waltz ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’ arranged by [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Willkommen UK Tour Video

Willkommen UK Tour Video

by Alex 23 July 2010 Video

Sons of Noel Adrian, The Leisure Society and varied Willkommen support lay a course from Brighton to Bristol to Leeds, across to Manchester and finally to Kendal in the Lake District.

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Bobby Long – Eurpean Tour

Bobby Long – Eurpean Tour

by Alex 23 July 2010 Folk Music News

Bobby Long’s manager, Phil Taylor, has just announced details of Bobby Long’s long awaited European tour. He is hoping for an addtional Paris date on 4th October but this is still to be confirmed. I’m guessing this will tie in with his album release on ATO records but I’m just guessing OK. For those wanting [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Bristol Folk Festival 2011

Bristol Folk Festival 2011

by Alex 22 July 2010 Folk Music News

Bristol’s Folk Festival is being revived – after a gap of 32 years. And this time it will be indoors. It will take place over three days at the city’s Colston Hall during the May Day Bank Holiday weekend next year.

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →