Mark Whitfield

Hurray for the Riff Raff’s “Pa’lante” – Listen

April 7, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

From this month’s Friends Of compilation (out now on digital download!) there’s been some discussion of a striking track by Hurray for the Riff Raff called “Pa’lante” which is an incredible listen. Pitchfork have written a […]

Elliot Smith vinyl releases out today

April 7, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

And there’s pictures! Consequence of Sound report: “On the heels of a recent 20th anniversary reissue of Elliott Smith’s breakthrough album, Either/Or, fans of the singer-songwriter will soon have even more reason to empty their pockets. Smith’s 1998 […]

Billy Bragg pays tribute to Woody Guthrie at Folk Awards – Watch

April 7, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

This will set your weekend off to a good start, it’ll elevate the hairs on the back of your neck (well until you read the Trump bit of the accompanying piece). Spin reports on Wednesday evening’s events: […]

BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards – here’s the list of winners

April 7, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

We seem to have lost a day in bringing you this news, so apologies for the slackness but the winners of the Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017 were announced in a ceremony broadcast live from the […]

Foo Fighter Chris Shiflett’s new americana album is out next week

April 6, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

“West Coast Town” the new solo album from Chris Shiflett, will be released on 14th April on SideOneDummy Records. Although he’s known as the Foo Fighters’ lead guitarist, Chris’s solo country work has also gained him […]