English Folk
Album Review: Seth Lakeman – The Granite Way; folklore, melody and history beautifully entwined
Seth Lakeman’s forthcoming album, The Granite Way, set for release on February 14th via Honour Oak Records, reaffirms his mastery in contemporary folk music. While the album doesn’t mark a significant departure from his established style, it encapsulates the core elements that have consistently distinguished his work: a compelling voice, intricate arrangements, and evocative storytelling. …
Track: Bridget Hayden and the Apparitions breathes life into Factory Girl ahead of new album
Bridget Hayden’s “Factory Girl” is a stunning reimagining of a traditional folk song, showcasing her ability to breathe new life into old verses while preserving their emotional core. Her earthy, resonant vocals are perfectly matched with the accompaniment’s layered drones and delicate string interjections, creating a soundscape that feels timeless and deeply evocative. Drawing from …
See: Maja Lena – The Keeper
Former member of Low Chimes – Maja Lena – has released a gorgeous, new pastoral folk song through Chiverin Records. ‘The Keeper’ explores our relationship with ourselves and comes with an enchanting video, starring and filmed ‘home video style’ by Maja, with some filming by her husband Luke Oakley-Smith. She used a VHS camcorder from …
News: Folk legend Peggy Seeger announces new album, tour and single
‘Legend’ is a term often bandied about a little too loosely, but in the case of Peggy Seeger, it is a justified and well-earned description. Seeger has been a pivotal figure in the UK and US folk movements, in her own right, and with her late husband Ewan MacColl, and comes from a musical family …