January 2026 – Page 5

Video Premiere: Michael Rudd “The Water” – the other side of being human

January 28, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

‘The Water’ by New Mexico-based roots singer-songwriter Michael Rudd is a quietly epic song that feels all the more powerful for its understated approach. Opening with just the dramatic percussion from Mark Clark on drums, the […]

Folk Tracks Roundup Special – Pete Seeger

January 27, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

He seemed like a hearty oak that could never be felled, the one person who might avoid the fate of all people, but it is twelve years today since the titan of folk Pete Seeger died. […]

“Mud Blood Bone”: New album and European/ UK tour dates from Cat Clyde

January 27, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Canadian indie-folk artist Cat Clyde has announced her new album, “Mud Blood Bone”, to be released on 13th March 2026 via Concord Records, as well as a list of European and UK tour dates supporting the […]

Emily Scott Robinson “Appalachia”

January 27, 2026 John Lee 1

Emily Scott Robinson digs deeply into the historical sounds of American folk but produces a contemporary and moving album. Robinson’s latest album tackles the hard truths of life head-on, never pretending things are easy. Across songs […]

More People Really Should Know About: Austin Plaine

January 27, 2026 Andy Short 2

The cover shot of Austin Plaine’s debut album shows a long, straight train track disappearing into the distance. Alluding to a long journey of discovery. A trip Plaine himself admits he never expected or even aspired […]