Folk News & Features
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News7 years agoJohn Renbourn R.I.P.
We were sad to hear of the death, at 70, of John Renbourn, the English guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of the seminal folk group Pentangle.
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News7 years ago
Sandy Denny Remembered In New Book & Launch Evening
The life of Sandy Denny is remembered in a new biography by British music writer Mick Houghton, to be launched with a live music event in London on March 3.
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Features7 years ago
New Fotheringay Box Set
There is a new Fotheringay box set coming in March 2015. The 4CD set contains never before seen footage of the band and unreleased material.
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New Releases7 years ago
Pre-Order Signed Debut Album By Rising Star Benjamin Clementine
‘At Least For Now,’ the debut album by emerging Benjamin Clementine, will be released by Virgin EMI on March 23, and we have signed copies for pre-order.
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News7 years agoBack To The ‘80s With John Martyn
'Sapphire' and 'Piece By Piece,' the 1980s albums that signalled the return of John Martyn to Island Records will be reissued by the label in the new year.
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Playlists7 years ago
Sunday Morning Coming Down…
The ultimate Sunday morning playlist...
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News7 years ago
Pokey LaFarge Becomes A Rounder Person
Acclaimed roots music talent Pokey LaFarge has signed a new deal with Rounder Records and is completing his first album for them.
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News7 years ago
Thompson Family Gathering Imminent
Richard & Linda Thompson and various members of their family feature under the name Thompson on the upcoming 'Family' album.
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Features7 years ago
John Martyn’s Birthday And A New Box Set
Born 66 years ago, September 11 would have been John Martyn's birthday, and there’s news of a new Universal box set by the great singer-songwriter.
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News7 years ago
New Basement Tapes Preview
A New Basement Tapes preview of the Dylan-related project featuring Elvis Costello, Marcus Mumford and members of My Morning Jacket, Dawes and others.
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News7 years ago
A Vinyl Treasury For Nick Drake Fans
A vinyl treasury for Nick Drake fans will be released worldwide by Island on November 3, in the form of three 12-inch, 180-gram compilations.
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Features7 years ago
Glorious John Martyn Revival By The Glorious Fools
In a glorious John Martyn revival by the Glorious Fools, Martyn's vast body of work is being kept alive by a UK band named after one of his albums.
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News7 years ago
First Authorised Nick Drake Book Due November
The first authorised Nick Drake book is due in November.
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News7 years ago
Auction Of Rare Nick Drake Recordings Halted
The auction of rare Nick Drake recordings has been postponed after a row broke out about who owns the recordings.
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News8 years ago
Joe Boyd To Relive Nick Drake, Fairport Classics At Bestival
Producer Joe Boyd will discuss 2 of the classic folk-rock albums he produced, when the Classic Album Sundays listening series takes place at Camp Bestival
