Richard Wileman (Karda Estra) has joined forces with English folk singer Chantelle Smith for a new folk horror album titled Samhain Tree. The duo has…
Richard Wileman and Chantelle Smith Unveil Dark Folk Song “Wheel Of Fortune”
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Beck, Mexican Institute of Sound and Meridian Brothers Join on “Ritmo Babilonia”
Mexican Institute of Sound and Meridian Brothers have released “Ritmo Babilonia,” the final single from their collaborative album Ruido Tovar. The track features Beck and…
Jackson Hollow Contemplates Everyday Moments with “A Lovely Day”
Jackson Hollow has released “A Lovely Day,” the final single from its forthcoming album, Deep Blue Sky, due July 10. Co-written by Rick Lang and…
Nita Introduces Magma With New Single “Milagro 18:08”
Spanish artist Nita has unveiled “Milagro 18:08,” the first preview of Magma, her upcoming debut solo album. The flamenco-infused electronic record, produced alongside Bronquio, marks…
Oki Kano Brings Ainu Music and Dub Fusion Back To Japan Society
Ainu musician Oki Kano will return to Japan Society for a one-night concert with Oki Dub Ainu Band. The group is known for a fusion…
The Rabbit Council Brings “Caught Between” To Get It Played
The Rabbit Council, the Charlotte, NC-based indie folk and alt-folk project of songwriter Lee Baber, has released “Caught Between.” Written by Baber and produced by…
Gaelic Roots Accordionist Pàdruig Morrison Takes a Strong First Step
Buin is the debut release from Pàdruig Morrison, a Scottish composer and performer known for work across multiple musical traditions. The album presents original instrumental…
Bryan Sutton and Tommy Emmanuel Revisit “Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down”
Bryan Sutton has released a new duet with Tommy Emmanuel, a version of “Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down” for his From Roots To Branches…
Fiddler Gráinne Brady Unveils Back and Forth
Irish violinist Gráinne Brady has released Back and Forth, a new album of traditional and contemporary fiddle music that reflects her roots in Ireland and…
Cocanha Push Occitan Folk Into New Territory with “Flame Folclòre”
French duo Cocanha have released “Flame Folclòre,” the title track and final single from their upcoming third album, Flame Folclòre. Notably, this is the first…