The Mary Wallopers Deliver a Brash, Politically Charged Masterclass in Irish Folk-Punk With New Album Paddywhackery

The contemporary landscape of Irish folk music has found its most unapologetic torchbearers in Dundalk seven-piece The Mary Wallopers, whose latest studio album, Paddywhackery, arrives as a brash, politically charged,…

Lizzy McAlpine Expands Her Folk Horizons with the Introspective and Mature New Fifteen-Track Album Angel

The contemporary singer-songwriter landscape has long celebrated vulnerability, yet few artists navigate the delicate intersection of acoustic intimacy and grand sonic architecture quite like Lizzy McAlpine. With the release of…

Lily Madison Delivers An Introspective Masterclass With Her New Indie-Folk Single This Is It

Kent-based singer-songwriter Lily Madison has officially released her latest single, titled “This Is It,” marking a significant milestone in her emerging career. The track serves as a deeply reflective examination…

Tom Moriarty Releases Fifth Studio Album, "Chapters," Fusing Folk-Rock with Electronic Innovation

Tom Moriarty, the acclaimed British singer-songwriter, has unveiled his highly anticipated fifth studio album, "Chapters," a meticulously crafted body of work that sees him boldly venture into a captivating fusion…

New Jazz Horizons Exploring the Intersections of Folk Tradition Avant-Garde Piano Dialogues and the Legacy of European Improvisation

The global jazz and improvisational music landscape continues to undergo a period of significant diversification, characterized by a renewed interest in regional folk traditions, long-term avant-garde collaborations, and the high-fidelity…

The Legacy of Woody Guthrie and the Evolution of American Folk Music A Retrospective Analysis of the 1966 Jazz Journal Review

The publication of David Illingworth’s 1966 review of Woody Guthrie’s album "Bed on the Floor" in the May issue of Jazz Journal represents a pivotal moment in the history of…

Totó La Momposina Legendary Icon of Colombian Folk Music and Caribbean Culture Dies at 85

The global music community is mourning the loss of Sonia Bazanta Vides, universally known by her stage name Totó La Momposina, who passed away on Sunday, May 17, in Celaya,…

’90s rave documentary, Free Party: A Folk History, set for streaming release

The acclaimed ’90s rave documentary, Free Party: A Folk History, is slated for an imminent streaming release, offering a deep dive into the UK’s vibrant and often controversial free party…

Beverley Martyn, Influential Singer-Songwriter of the 1960s Folk Scene, Dies at 79

Singer-songwriter Beverley Martyn, a pivotal and often enigmatic figure in the British folk music scene of the 1960s and beyond, has died at the age of 79. Her family confirmed…

Where Two Hawks Fly: Sam Grassie Unveils Masterclass in Evolving Folk Guitar

Sam Grassie, a pivotal figure within the expansive and fluid musical collective known as Broadside Hacks, has officially launched his highly anticipated solo album, "Where Two Hawks Fly." This significant…