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Blissfields 2016 Preview

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7th June 2016

We're excited to get packing for Blissfields 2016 with acts on the lineup like Billie Marten and Will Varley. We even made you a little folky mixtape!

Auld Wives – Bear’s Den

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7th June 2016

With a new album 'Red Earth and Pouring Rain' due on 22nd July 2016, we're pleased to bring you 'Auld Wives' the brand new Communion single from Bear's Den.

The Devil is a Songbird – PORTS

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25th May 2016

Combining the poetic and the anthemic traits of Northern Irish songwriting predecessors, PORTS unveil their album 'The Devil Is A Songbird' and live dates.

Grow – Amanda St John

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27th April 2016

'Grow' is the debut album from Northern Irish singer-songwriter Amanda St John with the sounds of Motown, folk and old time rock and roll. Listen with us.

A Sailor’s Guide To Earth – Sturgill Simpson

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21st April 2016

In the same month Merle Haggard was called home, Sturgill Simpson released 'A Sailor's Guide to Earth' and took that Outlaw baton in a different direction.

Teenage Kicks – Lore

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4th April 2016

Lore are the latest band from Derry to take on the iconic 'Teenage Kicks' by The Undertones. The punk classic has been given a melodic, folksy makeover.

Communion: 10 out of 10

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4th April 2016

One of our favourite UK labels turns ten. Communion Records started off as a gig night but they've gone on to put out records by some of the very best.

Same Boat – Vanessa Forero

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1st April 2016

Performer, writer, composer and feisty indie-folk star in the making, Vanessa Forero is making waves on the folk scene with her latest single 'Same Boat'.

Fear of Water – The Long Stay

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31st March 2016

The Long Stay are a Belfast folk outfit who have taken quite a while to come out with 'Fear Of Water', their second LP. Has the long wait been worth it?