Reviews

Introducing: I Am Oak

by Alex 1 April 2011 Reviews

I Am Oak is formed around the central figure of dutch singer-songwriter Thijs Kuijken who manipulates minimalistic sounds into complex gentle sound arrays using voice as the main backbone complemented by guitar, banjo, organ, minimalistic beats and samples, all put together from his bedroom.

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Lau vs Adem – Ghosts EP

by Melanie McGovern 31 March 2011 Reviews

Following up their split EP with Karine Polwart, acclaimed Scottish folk trio Lau have embarked on another collaborative effort, this time with London based musician Adem. Read Melanie’s review below.

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Review: Emily Jane White – Ode to Sentience

by Melanie McGovern 30 March 2011 Downloads

Emily Jane White’s new album, Ode to Sentience is an album of darkness and mystery. Vocally her dulcet tones have been likened to Mazzy Star and Cat Power, a voice that is at once both rich and wispy, a subtle whisper sucking you in much like the darkness she utters of being intoxicated by.

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King Creosote & Jon Hopkins: Diamond Mine

by Alex 29 March 2011 Album of the Week

Diamond Mine is the work or maybe I should say the pleasure of King Creosote & Jon Hopkins. It is the most beautiful album I’ve heard in a long long time, the use of field recordings take you inside the solitude of the singer for a deeply moving experience. Album of the week without a doubt, listen in full below!

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Album of the Week: Pepe Belmonte – The Hermit’s Waltz

by Alex 21 March 2011 Album of the Week

Pepe Belmont’s debut release: The Hermit’s Waltz is, in a nutshell, like hearing a classic in the making, an exceptional and beautiful album! It made such a big impression on me that I rang him up to tell him! It is our album of the week so listen out for it!

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Wes Swing – Through a Fogged Glass

by Alex 20 March 2011 Reviews

Through a Fogged Glass is the latest release of cellist and Songwriter, Wes Swing. His style is reminiscent of Andrew Bird with an uncanny ability to build beautiful soundscapes and poetry.

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Introducing: Armistice

by Alex 19 March 2011 Reviews

Armistice is a collaboration between Beatrice Martin (Coeur de Pirate) and Bedouin Soundclash frontman, Jay Malinowski. This debut 5 track EP calls to mind some of greatest Sixties duets such as Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood. Listen to the album and watch their new video!

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Scott Orr - Where I Lived, And What I Lived For

Introducing: Scott Orr

by Alex 19 March 2011 Reviews

Scott Orr is an indie folk singer from Hamilton, Canada. Aside from preferring the studio over live gigs he doesn’t give much away. His latest album, Where I Lived, And What I Lived For, which is released on a lovely little label called Other Songs Music Co. is beautiful.

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Introducing: Balto

by Alex 18 March 2011 Downloads

Balto have just released their debut album, October’s Road. For a debut release they sound great. Lead singer Daniel Sheron found inspiration for the songs in a journey he undertook in Siberia: A great tale, A great album.

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William Fitzsimmons releases new album - Gold In The Shadow

William Fitzsimmons to release new album

by Alex 17 March 2011 Music News

William Fitzsimmons is set to release his new album ‘Gold in the Shadow’ on 21st March. This album sees a confrontation with personal demons, past mistakes and the spectre of mental illness. The healing process reflects a brighter album than anything he has done before.

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Erland and the Carnival – Nightingale

by Alex 7 March 2011 Reviews

Erland and The Carnival come out trumps with their new release Nightingale. Gone are the acid folk beats, replaced with deeper re-inventions and new architecture seeking inspiration from one of the oldest poems in written form and the Egyptian Book Of The Dead. Listen to the opening track and watch the new video.

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Introducing: The Bony King of Nowhere

by Alex 6 March 2011 Reviews

The Bony King of Nowhere enters the playlists of Folk Radio UK this week with his new album Eleonore. He is going to be big this year, just listen below to his distinctive voice and lyrics!

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Introducing: A Rookery – Nabby Nook

by Alex 3 March 2011 Reviews

A Rookery hail from Calder Valley, West Yorkshire. Their new EP: Nabby Nook has a breadth of influences ranging from dark folk rock with a gothic twist to more subtle swaying charms reminiscent of early psych-folk.

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Album Review: Tess – Magpie

by Alex 24 February 2011 Reviews

Tess’s debut album Magpie, has the making of a classic, and it grows on you still further after each listen. A beautiful and lovingly crafted album from a humble soul. Fans of Alexi Murdoch and Ray lamontagne will love it!

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