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Listen: Fossil Collective – Let It Go (+ Free EP)

Music News 9 May 2013

David Fendick and Jonny Hooker are better known to most as Fossil Collective, a duo from Leeds whose fame has taken them to US shores where they have just signed to Vagrant. Have a listen & get their free EP.

Watch: Keston Cobblers’ Club’s New Video for ‘Beam’

Music News 8 May 2013

After the premier of their new single on Folk Radio UK last week we can now reveal the Keston Cobblers’ Club new video for ‘Beam’ which is taken from their forthcoming Summer EP ‘A Scene of Plenty’. Watch it now.

Robbie Basho – Omar Khayyam Country (Live, 1978)

Music News 7 May 2013

One from the vaults, Grass-Tops Recording have digitally restored and mastered the original audio tape of Robbie Basho’s performance of “Omar Khayyam Country” at the ‘Deli Natural Restaurant’ in Cedar Rapids, IA. Download it for free.

Watch: Trilok Gurtu, Paolo Fresu, Omar Sosa, Fraser Fifield and Graeme Stephen

Music News 4 May 2013

A great start to the day…watch this lovely performance featuring Trilok Gurtu, Paolo Fresu, Omar Sosa, Fraser Fifield and Graeme Stephen play “Alma” as the encore for their recent performance at The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh.

Exclusive Album Preview: A Singer Of Songs – There Is A Home For You

Features 3 May 2013

A Singer of Songs releases his fourth album ‘There is a Home for You’ (Hi54lofi Records) on On 13 May, an event that will be accompanied by a tour that will be small until it gets big. We are very pleased to offer this exclusive preview of a very beautiful album.

Exclusive: Emily and The Woods – First Light (New Song) + Tour

Music News 3 May 2013

We can reveal a great new song and video from London based singer songwriter Emily and the Woods. Emily will also be heading out on tour in June with Sam Brookes and Anwyn Williams, so catch them if you can.

Notting Hill Mayfest – 23rd May 2013: Sam Lee, Nancy Wallace, Collectress.

Festivals 2 May 2013

Notting Hill’s unique multi-faceted Spring Festival returns in May 2013 with two weeks of music, film, theatre, dance and art to intrigue, delight and entertain. One of their highlights this year is an evening of folk with Sam Lee, Nancy Wallace & Collectress.

Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo – New album Dear River

Music News 2 May 2013

Something we are very excited about is the forthcoming release of the fourth studio album, Dear River, from Emily Barker And The Red Clay Halo, officially announced today and due on July 8th on Linn Records.

Exclusive: Keston Cobblers Club - New Single ‘Beam’

Exclusive: Listen to Keston Cobblers’ Club – New Single ‘Beam’

Features 2 May 2013

Listen to the Keston Cobblers’ Club new single ‘Beam’ which is taken from their forthcoming EP ‘A Scene of Plenty’ released on 13th May. Plus catch them on their first 5 City Headline Tour in September.

Listen to: Douglas Dare – Scars

Music News 30 April 2013

We introduced Douglas Dare in July last year and it looks like 2013 could be his year. Having just signed to the Erased Tapes he is about to emabark on a European Tour with fellow label artist Ólafur Arnalds. Listen to his latest demo ‘Scars’.

Patch & The Giant – Love & War: New Video + EP Launch

Music News 30 April 2013

The 7-piece alt-folk London based troupe Patch & The Giant are gearing up for the release of their new EP The Boatswain’s Refuge which is released 20th May 2013 on Folkroom Records. Watch their new video for Love & War!

Panda Su: New single out Today + watch her live video

Music News 29 April 2013

Although you may need to wait a bit for the release of an official video for Pand Su’s new single ‘Maps’ which is out today you can enjoy this live video which she recently revealed.

Cara Luft – UK Album Release + Tour Dates

Music News 24 April 2013

Juno award winning Cara Luft is set to released her third solo album, Darlingford in June followed by a UK and Ireland tour. Have a listen to her cover of that track made popular by Maddy Prior & Tim Hart in 1971: ‘The Ploughboy and the Cockney’.

Bell X1 Announce New Album – Chop Chop

Music News 24 April 2013

Irish band Bell X1 shave the sonics down on their latest release Chop Chop which was produced by Peter Katis & Thomas Bartlett (aka Doveman). The results are spectacular….listen to ‘Starlings Over Brighton Pier’

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