Tuesday, May 22, 2012

NEW FLOCK MUSIC

Most recent

  • 1:Chris Wood and Dizraeli – review 21 May 2012:  

    One of England's most distinctive singer-songwriters teamed up with a young rapper with striking results, writes Robin Denselow 

  •   The duo stick to familiar virtues on their second album, but it is beautifully done, writes Ally Carnwath
  •   Folk ensemble Mawkin switch to a mostly instrumental set for their latest album, with some guest vocalists providing welcome interjections, writes Robin Denselow 
  • : The best bits of Jessica Davies and Katherine Blamire's new album crackle and crash nicely, but parts of it are just too tame, writes Maddy Costa 
  • Jolliest version yet is recorded in the sunshine of the grisly tale of the Ilkley lover whose remains...well, best to check out the lyrics for yourself
  • The folk collective combine modernity and tradition on their impressive third album, writes Neil Spencer
  • 7:Poor Moon (No 1,267) 10 May 2012

    Unsung members of Fleet Foxes prove they are both as fleet and as foxy as their leader. Take that, Robin Pecknold!
  • 8:Lightships – review10 May 2012

      Gerard Love's new band tend towards shrillness live, but an understated euphoria gradually shines through, writes Michael Hann 

  • Finally, a folk troupe whose bonhomie doesn't make us retch. Think of them as the Pogues with good teeth
  • The Working Class Movement Library draws on the American folk legend to help bridge a gap in its budget

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