October 2010

Frukie Round-up #1

Music News 29 October 2010

This is the first of our Frukie Round-ups where we take a brief look at whats out there. I’m hoping for this to be a regular and I intend to cover a broad range from Indie folk to progressive Trad…we get so many albums sent for review that we can’t possibly cover all of them [...]

Ben Rogers – Debut EP / Uk Tour

Music News 29 October 2010

Ben Rogers arrives in the UK this month to commence his UK and European tour to promote his debut EP The Bums of Easy Street Part 1. A Dylanesque styled troubadour with a great stage presence.

Arborea – Red Planet

Music News 29 October 2010

Our Indie Folk favourites, Arborea, (Buck and Shanti Curran) are working on a new album and need your help to complete the final stages of producing and promoting the record.

Music Friday #8

Downloads 29 October 2010

It’s friday again and we have a nice selection of artists for you from the better known to the lesser known, including: Delta Spirit, Sparrow and the Workshop, Squinch Owl and Charlie Parr!

Cowboy Junkies – Renmin Park

Music News 29 October 2010

The Cowboy Junkies are back with a new project titled “The Nomad Series” to include the release of four albums over the next 18 months. The first, Remnin Park, was released this week.

Mumford and Sons – New EP

Music News 28 October 2010

Mumford and Sons have released a limited edition EP under the pseudonym of “The Wedding Band”. The Wedding band is a collection of musicians and Mumford & Sons collaborators.

Various – More Townes Van Zandt By …

Music News 28 October 2010

About one year ago someone decided to put together a Townes Van Zandt compilation of covers by a great selection of indie artists. This week a follow up titled More Townes Van Zandt By The Great Unknown is released.

Farriers – Coastlines EP

Music Reviews 28 October 2010

The Farriers hail from Northern Ireland. Their music is influenced by a rich blend of Irish traditional folk / American roots. The result is upbeat and soulful songs which are full of spirit and tunes that endear you to sing along.

Patrick Porter – Bachelor Pad Blue…

Music Reviews 28 October 2010

The first thing you should know is that Patrick Porter lives & breathes it, whatever ‘it’ is. Artist, musician, poet, novelist, he’s certainly ran the creative gamut & still continues to be one prolific ‘ess oh bee.’

Johnny Flynn: New Single

Music News 26 October 2010

Johnny Flynn has unveiled the video for his lovely new single ‘The Water’ – which features the fantastic vocals of Laura Marling. ‘The Water’ is the third single from Johnny’s album ‘Been Listening’

Sparrow and the Workshop – Black To Red

Music Reviews 26 October 2010

Black To Red is released on 1st November through Distiller Records. This is the first new song to be released by Sparrow and the Workshop since the Glasgow-based trio’s acclaimed debut album, ‘Crystals Fall’.

The Mariner’s Children and Tristram

Music News 25 October 2010

Willkommen Collective’s “The Mariner’s Children” and “Tristram” go on tour together this month as well as both releasing new EPs on Broken Sound. Watch The Mariner’s Children’s latest video.

The Lowly knights – Exclusive

Music Reviews 23 October 2010

The Lowly knights, are Belfast’s strong tradition of literate, folk pop, present exclusively for Folk Radio UK their new nusic video!

Freebie Friday #7

Downloads 22 October 2010

Another Freebie Friday and a host of great artists to enjoy: Long Voyage, Lissie, Sufjan Stevens, Damien Jurado, Woods, Diamond Rings and Forest City Lovers. Have a great weekend.

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