Folk By The Oak 2025 – News
Latest news from the fine folk at Folk By The Oak …
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Manbird – Endless Suffering!: Video Premiere
New single from the the trio of Vernon, Smith and Hands who make up Manbird. Video premiere and details of Endless Suffering! here.
US folk quartet Windborne to tour UK: News
American vocal quartet Windborne are touring the UK from mid-January to February 2025 with songs from their new album, To Warm The Winter Hearth.
3rd Indoor Festival of Folk – Cecil Sharp House: News
Come All Ye (again) for a day in London for a Winter sit down (and more) all in the company of some of the country’s finest folk musicians.
Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition 2025: News
Glastonbury Festival have announced details of the 2025 iteration of their Emerging Talent Competition.
Envy Of None – New Album, Single, Video: News
Envy Of None – New Album, Single, Video from the supergroup featuring Alex Lifeson of Rush. All the news here…
Wiegedood to perform trio of albums at Damnation: News
Belgian black metallers Wiegedood will perform their first three records, in full, back to back at Damnation 2025.
Benthos – Pure: New Single
Italian metal quintet Benthos unleash new single Pure ahead of an album to be released in Spring 2025 via InsideOutMusic.
Jethro Tull – Curious Ruminant: New Album News
News of a new album from Jethro Tull, finding them on a rare run of form.
Mudlow – Headlights : Video Premiere
Video premiere for Headlights – the new single from Mudlow – as 2025 starts as we hope it means to go on.
Best Live Shows of 2024: Opinion
We look back at some of our favourite live shows of 2024. From record breaking world tours to gigs on our doorsteps.
Best Albums Of 2024: Opinion
As ever, the years roll by and another year of fine music is in the history books. 2024, like many years before, has seen amazing releases across many genres.
Fairport Convention – Wintour 2025: News
News of the 2025 Fairport Convention Wintour – get booking for February next year.
A Winter Union – Tour News
You know the man in the red suit (read that as either Santa or Noddy Holder) is readying for a visit when A Winter Union tour is imminent…
Nieve Ella – Watch It Ache And Bleed: EP Review
Nieve Ella showcases her talent in her third EP, Watch It Ache And Bleed, following the release of her previous EP’s.