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Sure, I could climb high in a tree, or go to Skye on my holiday. I could be happy. All I really want is the excitement of first hearing The Byrds, the amazement of decades of Dylan's music, or the thrill of seeing a band like The Long Ryders live. That's not much to ask, is it?
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Folk Roundup – TEUD, Le Vent Du Nord, The Destroyers, The Peel, Lonan

November 20, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0
Even though we’re heading towards the end of the year, there’s been no drop-off in the number of soon-to-be, or in some cases recently, released folk albums. This time around, the accidental theme is one of […]
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Lady Nade “One Of Us” – acoustic version

November 20, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0
Lady Nade, we dare to suggest, has the breakout possibilities of an Allison Russell – a great stage presence, a fine songwriter and with a wonderful voice.  She has already made herself noticed in both folk […]
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Track Premiere: Samuel Wilbur “Once Again The World Let You Down”

November 19, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0
Today’s Track Premiere comes from “Ivory Tower“, the latest album by Samuel Wilbur, whom, you may recall, is a Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter, high school teacher (he teaches history), and passionate environmentalist.  He describes “Ivory Tower” as a […]
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Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome “Is It True” – maybe not

November 18, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0
A long overdue return from Carla Olson, this time again singing with Tall Poppy Syndrome who are themselves an interesting band including as they do Vince Melouney, Australian guitar legend and member of the (psych-era) Bee […]
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The Commoners “Just Watch Me” – Rockin’ Free

November 17, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0
Canadian roots rockers The Commoners are finding themselves a second home on this side of the Atlantic, as they’ve released this song in advance of their sixth tour of the UK. You’ll recall that they toured […]

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