Thursday, 28 November 2013

Balkan Alien Sound

Opa Cupa


Dance! Dance!


Great band from Derry. Have toured extensively round Europe and are very busy on the festival scene. They are returning back home to host their annual Folk Klub Christmas Special in Sandinos Bar, always great craic. I'll see you there.

Monday, 18 November 2013

ASS - One Piece Concept



Nice wee tune from a band called 'ASS'. Reminds me a bit of the Kama Aina stuff I posted a few weeks ago.

Monday, 11 November 2013

Ciaran Lavery - Shame



Playing for part of the Atlantic Sessions on the North Coast this week.

Charles Bradley - The World (Is Going Up In Flames)



Saw this guy live on a beach in Bundoran, Donegal about 3/4 years ago. Was blown away by his voice and his soul. Been too long since I listened to him.

In Their Thousands

Tear It All Apart


Woodcutter


Monday, 21 October 2013

Fatoumata Diawara

Sowa


Alama


Kanou


In the studio, live with a band or live by herself... Which do you prefer?

Buena Vista Social Club - Chan Chan



Missed the chance to see these guys live earlier this year, really wish I had went.

Miles Davis - So What



First track of the incredible 'Kind Of Blue' album.

Wednesday, 16 October 2013

Dan Le Sac Vs. Scroobius Pip

Stunner


Gold Teeth (feat. Flux Pavilion)


New album from Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, 'Repent, Replenish, Repeat'. Have mixed feelings about this album, some catchy parts happening in there, always gonna get some well written lyrics when Pip's involved. Think I prefer the first album they done together a few years back, or Pip's more rock orientated solo album from a couple of years ago.

RJD2 - Suite 2 + Winter Isn't Coming



New RJD2 album out last week, 'More Is Than Isn't', good shtuff.

Monday, 14 October 2013

Nathan Fake - Fentiger (Clark Remix)



Off the new remix album 'Feast / Beast' by Clark

Kama Aima - Glasgow Sky



Just discovered a lovely wee album called "Club Kama Aima". None of the other songs are on youtube, check it out of spotify if you can.

Tuesday, 8 October 2013

Mount Kimbe - Home Recording

Nujabes - Feather

Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale



Have always loved this song.

Mogwai

I'm Jim Morrison, I'm Dead


The Sun Smells Too Loud


Thank You Space Expert


Been listening to a lot of Mogwai recently. All three songs are off the excellent 'Hawk Is Howling' album.

Efterklang

Doppleganger


Cutting Ice To Snow


Sedna


Love these guys, saw them about 3/4 years ago, was an amazing show, just completely mesmerising. They are playing in Belfast on the 24th of October. Have to try and get down to that show.

Wednesday, 28 August 2013

The National - Demons



Forgot about The National's new album 'Trouble Will Find Me', out earlier this year. Haven't had a chance to give it a proper listen, seems to be pretty much what you'd expect from The National... Good.

First Aid Kit - Emmylou



Heard these girls a while back, it seems they have become a lot more popular after their performance at Glastonbury this year. Their album 'The Lion's Roar' is great, they've got a couple of other albums that I'm yet to check out.

Tuesday, 27 August 2013

Robyn G Shiels

Upon Such Things


Underneath The Night Of Stars


This lad grew up down the road from me. Based in Belfast now as far as I know... Does gigs all over the show, worth going to see if you get the chance.

And The Whole Tribe Sings - Happy



Happy!

The Lost Brothers - Who Could Love You More



Saw these guys recently at the Foyle Folk Festival... 'twas lovely.

Charlie Rayne - The Sun Rose



From a band called Beirut, playing in the streets, to a man from the streets of Beirut.

Saw this guy live a couple of months ago, was great. Actually met him in a bar later that night, he is the nicest guy in the world.

Beirut - Nantes


Alt J - Matilda


Oh Land

Lean


Perfection


She's kinda weird.. And I kinda like it.

Alexi Murdoch - All My Days



Tatyana Ryzhkova - Capricho Arabe



I think I love her a little bit.

Gayngs - The Gaudy Side Of Town



Chilled. Very chilled.

Nathaniel Rateliff - Early Spring Till



You've probably heard it, it's lovely. Why not listen again anyway?

Melanie - Leftover Wine

Tom Waits - I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You



Hello again.