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‘The Things I Should’ by Maria Kelly (EP)

May 29, 2017 in Music Reviews

After releasing a string of singles, Maria Kelly brings honesty and ethereal vibes to the table on her debut EP… Tags: indie-folk, Maria Kelly, The Things I Should

Introducing… Ailbhe Reddy

February 11, 2017 in Features, Interviews

Getting to know a songwriter from Dublin whose captivating blend of indie-folk music is filled with honesty and universal appeal… Tags: Ailbhe Reddy, Fiona Apple, indie-folk, The Servant Jazz Quarters

Almond & Olive 'Standing At The Precipice' album artwork

‘Standing At The Precipice’ by Almond & Olive (Album)

February 3, 2017 in Music Reviews

The voices of Natalie Alms and Ollie Davidson are as powerful as their message of hope on this cathartic record… Tags: Almond & Olive, Chicago, indie-folk, Kickstarter, Mumford & Sons, Natalie Alms, Old Town School of Folk Music, Ollie Davidson, Standing At The Precipice

EXCLUSIVE! ‘Falling Over’ by Famous October

July 4, 2016 in News

Our first exclusive of the week is a gentle and delicate folk number courtesy of a superb Switzerland-based indie-folk duo… Tags: Falling Over, Famous October, folk, Gillian Welch, indie-folk, Jeff Tweedy, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, One Day Baby, Rene Coal Burrell, Sarah Bowman

EXCLUSIVE! ‘Two Lovers’ by Watching for Foxes

May 18, 2016 in News

Some indie-folk flavours in our second exclusive of the week, coming to you courtesy of Michigan seven-piece Watching for Foxes… Tags: exclusive, indie-folk, Watching For Foxes

‘Wolves’ by August And After (Single)

March 17, 2016 in Music Reviews

With so many exponents, it’s a struggle to hear indie-folk’s voice amidst the din. Thankfully, this trio can whisper loudly… Tags: August And After, August And Everything After, Counting Crows, indie-folk, Jordan Bergmans, Ned Mortimer, Vedantha Kumar, Wolves

‘Not To Disappear’ by Daughter (Album)

January 24, 2016 in Music Reviews

Indie-folk trio take a slightly different route from the fraught tones of their first album on their eagerly awaited return… Tags: alt-rock, Daughter., If You Leave, indie-folk, Not To Disappear, The Antlers

‘Disarm:15’ by She Makes War (EP)

January 7, 2016 in Music Reviews

What better way to win a host of new fans than reimagining your own songs? None, based on this evidence!… Tags: Disarm, Disarm:15, folk, indie-folk, Laura Kidd, She Makes War

‘Ocean/England’ by Julia Meijer (Single)

December 22, 2015 in Music Reviews

Post-rock kids will find as much to enjoy here as acolytes of indie-folk, with grandiose atmospherics allied to delicate melodies… Tags: atmospheric, indie-folk, Julia Meijer, Ocean/England

The Unthanks announce new album, single and boxset

November 29, 2015 in News

British folk faves celebrate 10th anniversary by releasing a limited edition ‘memory box’ containing a CD, DVD, book and more… Tags: 7-inch, boxset, folk, indie-folk, The Unthanks

‘Jenny Come Home’ by Andy Shauf (Single)

October 27, 2015 in Music Reviews

We don’t know Jenny, but if she’s the muse for a song like this we hope that she returns soon… Tags: Andy Shauf, indie-folk, Jenny Come Home

‘Black Flag’ by U.R.I (EP)

October 3, 2015 in Music Reviews

U.R.I is a prize-winning songwriter who’s got the backing of Frank Turner. So no pressure on his debut EP, then…… Tags: Black Flag, indie-folk, U.R.I

Ice Cold Love by Sofia (Single)

May 21, 2015 in Music Reviews

Sofia releases her latest single ‘Ice Cold Love’ and gives listeners a biting take on the empowering nature of heartache… Tags: chamber-country, electro-pop, Ice Cold Love, indie-folk, Sara Watkins, Tegan & Sara

17th Century Japanese Aviary by Inti Rowland (Album)

March 6, 2015 in Music Reviews

London indie-folk artist Inti Rowland releases his debut LP ‘17th Century Japanese Aviary’, a record of delicate and precise songwriting… Tags: 17th Century Japanese Aviary, Grizzly Bear, indie-folk, Inti Rowland, Laura Marling, The Antlers, William Tyler