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****NEW RELEASES****
9th November 2021:Record Kicks presents “Origin of Forms” the vibrant debut album by Moscow funk band The Diasonics – due January 2022! (9.11.21)
17th Maruch 2021: SOARING SUNSHINE FOR THE EARS! Uplifting sounds look set to erupt from Fimber Bravo’s forthcoming album, “Lunar Tredd”! Due this week!!
26th February 2021: COSMIC CHAOS OF THE HEADY KIND!! The Writhing Squares forthcoming release looks set to be a blast!
29th January 2021: Sitka Sun’s sophomore release promises more cosmic escapism!
1st September 2020: Latest single from London’s Chelou is “Real” dreamy!
9th July 2020: Now-Again releases the third album for Brazilian guitarist, Fabiano do Nascimento
25th May 2020: Liotia’s upcoming haunting new single “SILENCE” is announced – Due 2nd June!
15th May 2020: ATA releases/reissues “Early Works: Funk, Soul And Afro Rarities From The Archives”
24th April 2020: Berlin’s Shika Shika records announces new album: “A Guide to the Birdsong of Mexico, Central America & the Caribbean”
17th April 2020: East London’s post punk purveyors share first track from upcoming EP
12th April 2020: LA’s finest, The Buttertones release new album: Jazzhound
31st March 2020: Michael Clark is to release haunting new single: “Winter Song”
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- SONG OF THE DAY Denson-Parris Sacred Harp Singers – The Good Old Way January 31, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Hugo Blanco – Cumbia Con Arpa January 30, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Neal Heppleston – Ghost Ship January 29, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Lord Fuzz – The Freak January 28, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY The Briks – Its Your Choice January 27, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Monster Rally – Washed Ashore January 26, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Lecuona Cuban Boys – Hinodu January 25, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY The Paragons – Riding High On A Windy Day January 24, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Edu Lobo – Viola Fora De Moda January 23, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY The Hipnotic Eye – Aimless Lady January 22, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Yoruba Singers – Basa Bongo January 21, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY The Comet Is Coming – Start Running January 20, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY La Sonora Dinamita – Ritmo Tropical January 19, 2023
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Category Archives: Folk Pop
SONG OF THE DAY Hrach Yacoubian – Harem Twist
Today’s exotic delight was released in 1962 on London Records by an arranger, composer and conductor called Hrach Yacoubian. It’s been tricky trying to find out much about this artist, but what I can tell you is that he was … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Cotton Jones Basket Ride – I Was Stoned By The Choir
Formerly “The Cotton Jones Basket Ride”, Cotton Jones are an indie-folk outfit based in Cumberland, Maryland. Founded in 2008, the band released three albums in two years, but haven’t issued anything since 2012. Maybe this is because lead singer-songwriter, Michael … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Alex Maas – Been Struggling
Earlier this Spring whilst amidst the coronavirus lockdown I caught Light In The Attic Records’ streamed live charity concert! Amidst a wealth of live artists/performances (all of whom were recording from home) I had the pleasure of watching Alex Maas … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Y La Bamba – Mujeres
Running for over ten years now, Portland, Orogen-based Y La Bamba are a Latin/American, folk/alternative band led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Luz Elena Mendoza. This dynamic artist is something of a wonder; creating a fusion of sounds steeped in bolero, … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Gavin Clark – The Russian
I have been saving up for Gavin Clark’s Beautiful Skeletons for quite some time now, but with an average selling price of just over £200, I’ve yet to justify the purchase..but he is a hero of mine and one of my … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Odetta – Roll On Buddy
“Queen of American folk music” (Martin Luther King Jr) This beautiful lady seems to be cropping up everywhere I am at the moment which made today’s choice so very easy and, like so many of her great songs, today’s track … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Lea Lea – Life Goes On
The simplicity of today’s song speaks volumes, it’s what drew me in; stripped back guitar and a skeletal beat shapes and structures a delicate path for ethereal vocals to follow. .. Lea Lea is an Athens, Georgia singer/songwriter whose sound … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Marie Modiano – Guérir ma colère
Today’s song is the product of an extensive night of music searching and is a random find that has got right into my head!… Marie Modiano is a French singer/songwriter, lyricist and composer who has been releasing her music since … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Grace Sings Sludge – A Man Doesn’t Want
A couple of years ago I featured a great track called Play It Again Dick by garage-folk band, The Sandwitches (see June 5th). Unfortunately since then, the San Franciscan 3-piece have disbanded, but the good news is that as solo artists, their … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Magic Trick – I Held the Ring
San Franciscan musician and visual artist, Tim Cohen has turned his hand to many different genres over the years, releasing a diverse collection of albums ranging from Hip-Hop to psychedelic-folk and garage. Performing both as a solo artist and a … Continue reading
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