Here is a lovely, lush version of Ivor Cutler’s ‘Women of the World’, taken from the tribute album ‘Return to Y’Hup: The World of Ivor Cutler’. This is the second single from the album, which will be released on 24th January. In challenging times, this song is a joy. The highlight is the lead vocal performance from Tracyanne Campbell (Camera Obscura). Nice way to start your week!
Ivor Cutler was a unique Scottish artist, poet, songwriter, teacher, humourist and mainstay of British Radio who died in 2006 aged 83 and was very probably a genius. The depression of the ‘30s, his Jewish background and experience of anti-Semitism and a challenging home life all had a major impact…
From the opening crystal clear repeated note pattern, this album sets about the whole notion of a covers album with a fresh and distinctive voice. This is original and stirring stuff. ‘The Whole of the Moon’ is completely reinvented as a joyous pean to life with gentle production and beautiful…
Big Machine Records and Surfdog Records have released the fourth advanced track from the "GLEN CAMPBELL DUETS - Ghost on the Canvas Sessions"(released on 19th April 2024). Hope Sandoval, lead singer of Mazzy Star, lends her voice to 'The Long Walk Home' to create a unique take on the poignant…
From up north but now hiding in rural Suffolk. An insomniac music-lover. Love discovering new music to get lost in - country, singer-songwriters, Americana, rock...whatever. Currently enjoying Nils Lofgren, Ferris & Sylvester, Tommy Prine, Jarrod Dickenson, William Prince, Frank Turner, Our Man in the Field...
