‘Another Side’ marks a reimagining of your 15th studio album, ‘The Other Side’. What inspired you to revisit and rework this particular album? Often on tour, listeners ask, “What album sounds the most like what I’ve just heard you do live?” and it can be a struggle to point to anything that’s not highly produced …
Can you tell us more about how Jess and the Bandits came together? What drew you to collaborate with the British members of the band? I started working with a British music producer in 2012. He brought me over to the UK to write and record my first album, which was called ‘Permanent’. I started …
It started by making friendship bracelets on the train to Liverpool. Behind us, some young women debated whether they could bite through the elastic to tie their bracelets together. I asked them if they wanted to use the tiny safety scissors that I had packed and they thanked me profusely, after a while they gently …
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Your debut EP, ‘I Am What I Am,’ is set to release on 5th July. Can you share what this milestone means to you personally and professionally? Releasing my debut EP, “I Am What I Am,” on 5th July is a huge milestone for me. Personally, it represents years of hard work, growth, and passion …
What was the first song you learned all the words to? I probably knew the words to Sweet Caroline first when I was a child or Joni Mitchell’s Both Sides Now (also covered by Neil Diamond) because my parents where obsessive Neil Diamond fans. A live show that changed your life? Seeing First Aid Kit …
‘Country Singer’ marks a bold statement against compromising oneself. Can you share the inspiration behind this track and what message you were looking to get across? I wanted to reiterate a lesson that I learned a few years ago. The whole notion of not settling for anything less than I deserve when it comes to …
On 7th September, the acclaimed singer-songwriter Dawn Landes will grace the Barbican in London with a live performance of her widely praised album, ‘The Liberated Woman’s Songbook’. This special event will feature esteemed guests, including folk legend Peggy Seeger, US indie-rock songwriter Skylar Gudasz, folk singer Lail Arad, Roots/R&B singer and actress Bridgette Amofah, violinist …
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World-renowned artists and rising stars from the Folk Music scene are set to perform at a new weekend-long festival at Floral Pavilion in Wirral from 13th to 15th September. The event promises to bring performances, workshops, exhibitions, and special talks, offering an immersive experience for attendees. The lineup includes an eclectic mix of performances from …
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Jackson Dean has delighted fans today with the release of his latest single, the studio version of his live show favourite, ‘Heavens To Betsy’. Alongside this release, Dean has announced his much-anticipated sophomore album, ‘On The Back of My Dreams’, which is set to hit the shelves on 6th September. The 13-track album promises to …
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Sometimes a slower track comes by and makes you feel wistful for a time that never happened – that’s how this track came to us. Part Joni Mitchell, part Father John Misty and a sprinkling of country with Amanda Anne Platt’s familiar twang, this song is quieter, more acoustic and would be best enjoyed outdoors …
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