14 March 2023 playlist

Rev Sekou and the Holy Ghost The revolution has come from The revolution has come (2016 Farfetched) http://www.wearefarfetched.net  Segue http://www.aoifeodonovan.com  http://www.craigfinn.net  http://www.rachelbaiman.com  Segue http://www.hollytaymar.co.uk  http://www.dan-whitehouse.com    http://www.tornsail1.bandcamp.com  Segue http://www.paulsmith-music.co.uk  http://www.hackpoetsguild.com  http://www.jakeblount.com  Will Pound and Jenn Butterworth Better Things from Volume 1 (2023 Lulu Bug) http://www.willpound.com  http://www.jennbutterworth.co.uk  Fiona Brice And I Know You Care from And… Read More 14 March 2023 playlist

28 February 2023 playlist

Chris Wood Come down Jehovah from Trespasser (2007 RUF Records) http://www.chriswoodmusic.co.uk  Margo Price Turn It On from Dig Me In, Dig Me Out: a Sleater-Kinney Covers album (2020 Sleater-Kinney) Eleanor McEvoy The DJ from Naked Music (2015 Moscomusic) http://www.eleanormcevoy.com Chip Taylor On The Radio digital download single (2020 Train Wreck Records) http://www.trainwreckrecords.com  Lady Maisery Honest… Read More 28 February 2023 playlist

On air Tuesday 28 February

I’m sorry I couldn’t be on air as planned on 14 February. Sometimes unforeseen circumstances emerge and derail you. I am however looking forward to playing you heaps of fantastic music between 9 and 11pm on 28 February. Would be so much more enjoyable if you were able to join me for the musical journey.

17 January 2023 playlist

Beth Orton Friday Night from Weather Alive (2022 Partisan Records) http://www.bethortonofficial.com  Karine Polwart Only One Way from Faultlines (2003 Neon Productions) http://www.karinepolwart.com Bert Jansch Crimson Moon from Just A Simple Soul (BMG Records) http://www.bertjansch.com Kelly Bayfield Vapour Trails from Wave Machine (2023 Self Released) http://www.kellybayfield.co.uk  Sarah Harmer Tether from All Our Names (2004 Zoe Records)… Read More 17 January 2023 playlist

3 January 2023 playlist

If you didn’t hear the live broadcast you can take a listen here Josienne Clarke The month of January from Now and Then EP (2022 Corduroy Punk Records) http://www.josienneclarke.com Hoth Brothers January from Workin’ and Dreamin’ (2019 Hoth Brothers) http://www.hothbrothers.com Lau vs Karine Polwart January Man from Evergreen EP (2012 Hegri Music) http://www.karinepolwart.com  http://www.lau-music.com  Spencer… Read More 3 January 2023 playlist

A few fashionably late additions to my favourite releases of 2022

It’s almost inevitable, whatever time I post up my favourite album and EP’s of the year, I stumble upon some more superb records I either hadn’t heard before or are released later in December! So, here are ten more for you to investigate. 3. Weyes Blood – And in the darkness hearts aglow 4. Rachael… Read More A few fashionably late additions to my favourite releases of 2022

20 December 2022 playlist – tracks from favourite releases of the year (Part 2)

The Albion Christmas Band If I Were A Carpenter from All Are Gathered Safely In (2022 Talking Elephant Records) http://www.albionchristmas.co.uk  Katie Spencer The Edge of the Land from The Edge of the Land (2022 Lightship Records) http://www.katiespencer.net Tomberlin I Don’t Know Who Needs to Hear This from IDKWNTHT (2022 Saddle Creek) http://www.tomberlinmusic.com The Magpies Sweet… Read More 20 December 2022 playlist – tracks from favourite releases of the year (Part 2)

3 hour show on 20 December

Just advance notice that my final show of the year is on 20 December. It will be a special three hour edition, where I’ll be playing seasonal songs of an alternative kind, in addition to featuring further tracks from my favourite albums of 2022. On air Tuesday 9pm until midnight.

6 December 2022 playlist: favourite albums and EP’s of the year (Part 1)

Hannah Rarity My Friend from To Have You Near (2022 Hannah Rarity) http://www.hannahrarity.com Hurray for the Riff Raff Life on Earth from Life on Earth (2022 Nonesuch Records) http://www.hurrayfortheriffraff.com  The Furrow Collective Hallsway Carol from The Longest Night EP (2022 Hudson Records)  http://www.thefurrowcollective.co.uk Beth Orton Unwritten from Weather Alive (2022 Partisan Records) http://www.bethortonofficial.com Logan Farmer… Read More 6 December 2022 playlist: favourite albums and EP’s of the year (Part 1)

22 November 2022 playlist

The Self Help Group Smile Club from Dead Stars (2015 Union Music Store) http://www.theselfhelpgroup.bandcamp.com  Laidback Dreamers (featuring Thea Gilmore) Video killed the radio star digital download single (2021 Mighty Village) Rachael Dadd Children of the galaxy from Kaleidoscope (2022 Memphis Industries) http://www.rachaeldadd.bandcamp.com Macie Stewart Mouthful of glass from Mouthful of glass (2022 Full Time Hobby)… Read More 22 November 2022 playlist

My favourite releases of the year – list only version

Here’s a list only version which is probably easier for loading than the one with the videos embedded. Logan Farmer A mold for the bell (2022 Western Vinyl) Maz O’Connor What I Wanted (2022 Restless Head Records) http://www.mazoconnor.com The Weather Station How It Is That I Should Look At The Stars (2022 Fat Possum Records)… Read More My favourite releases of the year – list only version

8 November 2022 playlist

Emily Portman and Rob Habron Meeting Point (2022 Rob Records) http://www.emilyandrob.uk    Olfafur Arnalds The Bottom Line (featuring Joisin) from Some Kind of Peace (2020 Mercury Records) http://www.olafurarnalds.com Breabach Revolutions from Fas (2022 Breabach Records) http://www.breabach.com Julia Jacklin End of a friendship from Pre Pleasure (2022 Transgressive Records) http://www.juliajacklin.com  Josienne Clarke The month of January… Read More 8 November 2022 playlist

25 October 2022 playlist

Josienne Clarke You Shadow from Now and Then (2022 Corduroy Punk Records) http://www.josienneclarke.com  Lambchop His Song Is Sung from The Bible (2022 City Slang) http://www.lambchop.net Courtney Marie Andrews Loose Future from Loose Future (2022 Fat Possum Records) http://www.courtneymarieandrews.com The Magpie Arc I Ain’t Going Nowhere from Glamour in the Grey (2022 Collective Perspective) http://www.themagpiearc.com  John… Read More 25 October 2022 playlist

11 October 2022 playlist

Chris Cleverley Still Life from forthcoming album Broadcast the secret verse (2022 Chris Cleverley) http://www.chriscleverley.com Tarren Rigs of The Time from Revel (2022 Tarren) http://www.tarrenmusic.com While and Matthews Revolution Calls from Revolution Calls (2021 Fat Cat Records) http://www.whileandmatthews.com  Lambchop So There from The Bible (2022 City Slang) http://www.lambchop.net Beth Orton Friday Night from Weather Alive… Read More 11 October 2022 playlist

13 September 2022 playlist

Nicole Atkins AM Gold from Italian Ice (2020 Single Lock Records) http://www.nicoleatkins.com  Emiliana Torrini Sunnyroad from Fisherman’s Woman (2004 Rough Trade Records) Katherine Priddy The Summer Has Flown from The Eternal Rocks Beneath (2021 Navigator Records) http://www.katherinepriddy.co.uk Rosanne Cash (featuring Johnny Cash) September When It Comes from Rules of Travel (2003 Capitol Records) http://www.roseannecash.com  Hushman… Read More 13 September 2022 playlist

30 August 2022 playlist

Fritillaries Unearthing from Fritilaries (2022 Pear O’Legs Records) http://www.fritillaries.uk  Sway Wild Chimney Fire from Sway Wild (2019 Sway Wild) http://www.swaywild.com  Julia Jacklin Be careful with yourself from Pre Pleasure (2022 Transgressive) http://www.juliajacklin.com Four Tet Mama Teaches Sanskrit from Sixteen Oceans (2020 Text Records) http://www.fourtet.net Chris Cleverley Chlorophyll digital download single from forthcoming album Broadcast the… Read More 30 August 2022 playlist

16 August 2022 playlist

Tedeschi Trucks Band Soul Sweet Song from I Am The Moon IV (four): Farewell (2022 Swamp Family Music) http://www.tedeschitrucksband.com  Karine Polwart and Dave Milligan Heaven’s Hound from While Your Sleeping (2021 Hudson Records) http://www.karinepolwart.com Krista Detor Clock of the world from Chocolate Paper Suites (2009 Tightrope Records) http://www.kristadetor.com  OId Man Luedecke Wake Up Hill from… Read More 16 August 2022 playlist

2 August 2022 playlist

MG Boulter Midnight Movies from Cliff Town (2021 Hudson Records) http://www.mgboulter.co.uk  Noble Jacks Never Been Here Before from East of the Wild (2022 Union Music Label) http://www.noblejacks.com Kathryn Williams Answer in the dark from Night Drives (2022 One Little Independent Records) http://www.kathrynwilliams.co.uk Fritilaries In the dark from Fritillaries (2022 Pear O’Legs Records) http://www.fritillaries.uk  Hannah Rarity… Read More 2 August 2022 playlist

17 July 2022 playlist

Treetop Flyers Dancing Figurines from Old Habits (2021 Loose Music) http://www.treetopflyers.co.uk  Josephine Foster The Sum of Us All from Godmother (2021 Fire Records) http://www.josephinefoster.info Laura Veirs Autumn Song from Found Light (2022 Bella Union Records) http://www.lauraveirs.com Andrew Bird Underlands from Inside Problems (2022 Wegawam Music) http://www.andrewbird.net  Goldmund Respite from The Time it Takes (Western Vinyl)… Read More 17 July 2022 playlist

4 July 2022 playlist

The Mammals What It All Is from Nonet (2020 Humble Abode Music) http://www.themammals.love  Joan Shelley Home from The Spur (2022 No Quarter) http://www.joanshelley.net Maz O’Connor Cable Street from What I Wanted (2022 Restless Head Records) http://www.mazoconnor.com The Shackleton Trio No Road Across Mousehold from Mousehold (2022 The Shackleton Trio) http://www.shackletontrio.co.uk  Jacob and Drinkwater Perennial Friend… Read More 4 July 2022 playlist

21 June 2022 playlist

Show of Hands King of The World from Wake The Union (2012 Hands On Music) http://www.showofhands.co.uk  Steve Knightley and Phil Beer with Miranda Sykes. Amy Speace Cottonwood from Tucson (2022 Proper Records) http://www.amyspeace.com Andrew Bird Make A Picture from Inside Problems (2022 Wegawam Music) http://www.andrewbird.net  David Ford and Annie Dressner Warning Sign (2022 David Ford… Read More 21 June 2022 playlist

26 April 2022 playlist

Rachel Baiman and Kris Drever Hard Times in Babylon digital download single (2022 Signature Sounds) http://www.rachelbaiman.com  http://www.krisdrever.com  Ana Silvera Early Frost from The Fabulist (2022 Koda Kultur) http://www.anasilvera.com Joan Shelley The Spur from The Spur (2022 No Quarter Records) http://www.joanshelley.net Dietrich Strausse Weathervanes from You and I Must Be Out of My Mind (2022 Blueblade… Read More 26 April 2022 playlist

12 April 2022 playlist

Grace Petrie Great Central Way from Connectivity (2021 The Robot Needs Home Collective) http://www.gracepetrie.com  Jana Horn Driving from Optimism (2022 No Quarter Records) http://www.janahorn.bandcamp.com The Weather Station Marsh from How Is It That I Should Look At The Stars (2022 Fat Possum Records) http://www.theweatherstation.net Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage When I First Came To Caledonia… Read More 12 April 2022 playlist

29 March 2022 listen again and playlist

Missed the live broadcast of the show? Why not catch up with it here… The Hanging Stars Radio On from The Hollow Heart (2022 Loose Music) http://www.thehangingstars.com Steve Earle Satellite Radio from Washington Square Serenade (2007 New West Records) http://www.steveearle.com Jana Horn Time Machine from Optimism (2022 No Quarter) http://www.janahorn.bandcamp.com The Weather Station Endless Time… Read More 29 March 2022 listen again and playlist