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Tom Speight releases his debut album ‘Collide’

If you have not heard the acoustic sound created by Tom Speight, where have you been? This artist has been crafting songs for over a decade and performed around the world. His latest shows took him to Brazil. The last few years have seen Speight release six EP’s which have included the singles “Little Love” […]

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‘HOT HANDED’ BY SINCERE DECEIVERS OFFERS MORE THAN JUST A NEW SINGLE

2014 saw Sincere Deceivers release their highly impressive EP Autumnal Dreams. It was a collection of songs which Matt Glover (vocals, acoustic guitar), Tim Davies (electric guitar, vocals) Dom Main (cello, vocals) were excited to release. It was clear to hear why as each member interweaved their musical instruments to create a captivating acoustic sound. […]

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MARA SIMPSON SHARES HER NEW COLLECTION OF STORIES CALLED ‘285 DAYS’

When you listen to the music of Mara Simpson, you can hear that this is an artist who lives for the craft. Her classically trained background in composition, piano and guitar has given her the skills to assemble a sound that has depth and emotion. Either performing solo or with her band (comprising of Poppy […]

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Mark Mathews Puts the Fizz in Folk with Upcoming EP

The recipe for success has long been an elusive formula to dreamers and doers alike. Abstract by nature and open to interpretation, there is frequent debate surrounding the vast and varying means to go about achieving one’s goals. Though a tangible guide to greatness has yet to be composed, perhaps the one key ingredient that […]

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FREYA WARDS TAKES ON A MUSICAL JOURNEY ‘BY THE SEA’

Freya Ward is new to the folk scene. But when you listen to the quality of her music, you would think she has been around for much longer.   Ward’s journey into the world of music is an interesting and inspiring one. She explains, “For years, I was too terrified to play people my music. Social […]

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‘FELL FOR THE WORLD’ SEES THE WELCOMED RETURN OF RAINY

Fell for the World sees the welcome return of the multi-talented Rainy. His previous releases, What it all Boils Down To and Hold to the Rhythm, were both well received. They offered a chilled acoustic sound described as Bill Withers meets Jack Johnson.   The album begins with “Strangest of Circumstance” which sets the tone of the […]

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Ana Egge’s Lead Single Opens Up Your Heart

Few folk artists have the ability to captivate my predominantly metal-loving heart. Ana Egge has become one of them.   The singer-songwriter from rural North Dakota built her guitar from scratch and went on to pursue music from a young age, with her debut album released in 1997, with eight more to follow. With well-written […]

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ADMIRE THE ‘LANDSCAPES’ CREATED BY THE LONG WAR

2017 saw The Long War grab a lot of people’s attention after winning CBC Searchlight Music competition. Their entry “Breath in Breathe Out” wowed the judges with its captivating emotional tone and sublime vocals.   The band wanted to prove that they were no one hit wonder and went to work on their new album. […]