Folk
Live Review: Hudson Taylor / Ali Comerford – Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre, Kilkenny 09.07.2022
Summer has finally arrived with temperature’s hitting over the mid 20s in Kilkenny, music fans headed for one of Kilkenny’s hidden gems and Irelands, that being BallyKeeffe Amphitheatre.Nestled at the foot of the old Ballykeeffe Quarry, Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre brings the authentic atmosphere of an open-air Italian theatre to the quaint Kilkenny countryside. The once-bustling slate …
Review: Jodi Phillis’ ‘We Need To Be Free’ Is A Much-Needed Warm Embrace
On her new album ‘We Need To Be Free’ Jodi Phillis sends a message of hope, love and personal growth to those who have endured so much trauma during the past few years.
Interview: We Talk To Jodi Phillis About Her New Album, ‘We Need To Be Free’ And About Being A Polymath
We talk to Jodi Phillis about life, music and her new album.
Live Review: First Aid Kit / CMAT – The Piece Hall, Halifax 23.06.2022
By Tom Marshall Having graced the music world with their newest single ‘Angel’, the Swedish duo play their first UK show in three years, the stage of Halifax’s Piece Hall, a truly impeccable venue I might add having been my first ever visit. The scene was set, the atmosphere was that of a festival: long …
Premiere: Emily Lubitz (Tinpan Orange) exclusively unveils her atmospheric and elegant debut track ‘Like I Do’.
It is with great pleasure Backseat Mafia exclusively unveils the gorgeous new track from Emily Lubitz who performed in acclaimed indie-folk band Tinpan Orange for more than a decade. Teaming up with musicians Freyja Hooper on drums and Winona Miller on bass, the multi-skilled Lubitz has woven together a delicate and shimmering piece of musical …
Live review: The Dead South – HMV Empire, Coventry 22.06.22
Coventry finally got a visit from Canadas finest, The Dead South after the pandemic had caused the band to postpone the show for 3 years, but the Served Cold tour was here, and the crowd were more than ready for it. Entering into the HMV Empire, you could tell there was a buzz for the …
Track: Sowulo – Æt wega ġelætan
Nordic dark folk artist Sowulo has shared the 3rd single from his upcoming new album ‘Wurdiz’ which will be released on 9th September via By Norse. Sowulo was formed by multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Faber Horbach Regarding the track Horbach comments: “Æt wega ġelætan” is a powerful song about crossroads and choices. Faber Horbach comments: “Whenever fate is pulling you …
Track: Melbourne’s Georgia Knight shares the wonderfully dark and deep-rooted discord of ‘Visualiser’ from forthcoming EP ‘Hell on Bent Street’: Playing Dark MOFO on 11 June
Cheersquad Records & Tapes are excited to announce Georgia Knight’s first single, Visualiser, from the Melbourne musician’s forthcoming debut EP, ‘Hell on Bent Street’. Available digitally right now, the track comes ahead of Georgia’s appearance at Dark MOFO next Saturday 11 June, with a guest appearance also coming up on Hugo Race’s new album ‘Once …
Track: Beth Orton releases new track ‘Weather Alive’ with album to follow
Beth Orton returns with a new track and album after an absence of six years.
Review: Wallis Bird’s ‘Hands’ is a Deeply Personal Album with Universal Themes
Wallis Bird’s ‘Hands’ is a deeply personal album with universal themes of love, understanding and compassion.