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New band of the day – No 1,034: To Kill a King

4721 days ago
Guardian Music'Rousing orch-folk' is what we noted when we saw this lot play live. Yes, we took notes. We don't do that for just any bandHometown: London.The lineup: Ralph Pelleymounter (vocals, acoustic guitar), Josh Platman (bass), Jon Willoughby (drums), Ian Du... more info

Festivals Guide listings | Folk/World festivals

4732 days ago
Guardian MusicInformation and lineups for the UK's best Folk and World festivalsAeonWhen: 26-28 AugustWhere: Shobrooke Park Estate, Crediton, DevonWhat: Shoestring boutique festival in a Devon park.Who: Zun Zun Egui , Jazzsteppa, Submotion Orchestra, Matthew Halsa... more info

Richard Thompson is Live at the BBC

4742 days ago
The Music FixFour-disc boxset unveiled more info

Hell, Bell and evangelism | Andrew Brown

4755 days ago
Guardian MusicA controversial American preacher, accused of denying the truth of eternal damnation, turns out to be a wonderful performerThe last time I had been to the Cambridge Corn Exchange it was to see Richard Thompson, so the American evangelical Rob Bell m... more info

Metal Blade Records - Metal Sampler (streams)

4759 days ago
Totally Fuzzy Some brand new releases and some "older" stuff, the oldest from three months ago... all from one of the leading Metal labels - dare I say it? - from The Cutting Edge of Metal! Fresh News From The Music Blogosphere... Only Good Song said... Bob... more info

Rocking the boat: a Caribbean cruise that thinks it's a music festival

4760 days ago
Guardian MusicIt's just like a music festival on land except the rooms are clean and the weather is pleasant, says Andrew Mueller'"Usually, I go where I want on stage," says John Prine, wobbling slightly, feeling for his footing. "Tonight, I'm going where the ship... more info

Alison Krauss and Union Station (streams)

4767 days ago
Totally Fuzzy Alison Krauss and Union Station have a marvellous chemistry as a band - and it's as impressive as ever on Paper Airplane, their first album together since 2004. Guitarist Dan Tyminski shares the lead vocals, singing three songs (Krauss said she... more info

Bella Hardy: Songs Lost and Stolen – review

4768 days ago
Guardian Music(Navigator) The folk scene has always been a home for singer-songwriters, so it's perhaps only to be expected that our best young traditional singers should also want to write their own material. Recent results have been mixed, though, from the exper... more info

Alison Krauss - Alison Krauss Reveals Greatest Female Song

4771 days ago
ContactMusicAlison Krauss says 'Dimming of the Day' by the singer songwriter Richard Thompson is "one of the greatest songs for a woman to sing". Alison Krauss covers the track on her highly anticipated new album 'Paper Airplane', which has garnered strong re... more info

Alison Krauss & Union Station: Paper Airplane – review

4773 days ago
Guardian Music(Rounder)Raising Sand, Krauss's triumphant collaboration with Robert Plant, was never going to be the act of reinvention for the bluegrass star that it was for the ex-Zep singer. Reunited with her customary band, she cruises through a set of well-flo... more info

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