Tag: folk

ALBUM: Kaleo ‘A/B’

Rating: Icelandic band Kaleo have returned after their debut, self titled album with A/B. Resembling bands such as The Black Keys due to their vocals and instrumental work shows the heavy potential that this band hold for their future. First…

LISTEN: Mairearad Green – ‘The Island’

Scottish folk musician and singer-songwriter Mairearad Green has played in various bands and toured with the likes of Karine Polwart, as well as performing at Cambridge Folk Festival and Celtic Connections Festival. Having been introduced to folk music at a young…

LIVE: The Lumineers – Manchester Albert Hall 19.04.16

Headlining the stage at Manchester’s Albert Hall, successful Colorado band The Lumineers charged the old Methodist Central Hall with their energised yet earthy performance. ‘Ophelia’ amongst their many other hits was played for their extremely diverse audience, all of whom were passionately…

Video Premiere: The Mining Co. – ‘Country Heart’

Taken from their upcoming album, The Mining Co. have now shared a new single, ‘Country Heart’. Filled with sweeping Americana-inspired melodies and the distinctive raw vocals of Michael Gallagher, ‘Country Heart’ is a rich and heartfelt alt-folk anthem. Watch the…

Introducing Interview: The Frisbys

Having performed as a duo for many years, twins Helen and Nicola Frisby now perform a full band with friends Marc Robinson, Sam Keer, Will Cattermole and Tom Finigan. The Frisbys have since been receiving acclaim from Amazing Radio, Gigwise…

LIVE: This Is The Kit – Leaf, Liverpool 26.11.15

Between the peeling Deco walls and under the warm overhanging multi-hued bulbs of Liverpool’s Leaf Café, the audience cozy together for what promises to be a mellow evening of leftfield folk from This Is The Kit, a.k.a Kate Stables &…

NEW TRACK: Adam Cleaver – ‘Man Or Beast’

London singer-songwriter Adam Cleaver is due to release his EP Man Or Beast this month. The title track has recently been released as a single ahead of the EP, and is accompanied by a beautifully shot and masterfully edited new video….