Tashi Dorji – low clouds hang, this land is on fire
“low clouds hang, this land is on fire” is such a beguiling album; the music is gentle and beautiful in places, yet you know there are turbulent emotions beneath the surface. Only an artist with perfect control of their medium could bring so much meaning into and invite so much interpretation from solo guitar music. […]
French folk singer-songwriter Aure unveils new single “A ti te tengo”
French folk artist Aure unveils “A ti te tengo,” a rhythmic Spanish-language single from her debut album printemps, out March 20th via Mayway Records. Moving from architecture to minimalist music, Aure crafts a “discreet love song” that celebrates finding beauty after the storm. The track’s repetitive guitar and intimate vocals highlight a delicate, multilingual sound […]
‘We played to 8,000 Mexicans who knew every word’: how the Whitest Boy Alive conquered the world
He lit up Europe with bands ranging from Peachfuzz to Kings of Convenience. But it was the Whitest Boy Alive that sent Erlend Øye stratospheric. As they return, the soft-singing, country-hopping sensation looks back If you were to imagine the recent evolution of music in Europe as a series of scenes from a Where’s Wally?-style […]
Rodeo Austin Announces Impressive 2026 Lineup
It’s Rodeo Houston that’s the massive Texas rodeo that commands the biggest stage and has the biggest national impact. But frankly, Rodeo Austin has a much better lineup this year. Rodeo Austin is always good for a few really solid country acts on the lineup each year, even if it traditionally completes with SXSW (South […]
Pedro Ricardo Connects Brazil and Portugal on New Double 7-Inch
Pedro Ricardo returns with a new double 7″ release that extends the ideas of his 2023 debut album Soprem Bons Ventos (Soundway Records), this time… The record grew from Ricardo’s decision to focus on lyrics, starting with Portuguese poets such as Ary dos Santos before moving into his own writing. Early sketches emerged in Portugal, […]
Fiddler Irish Millie Maps Growing Up On New Single “Wasted”
Canadian fiddler, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Irish Millie has released her new single “Wasted,” a key track from her EP Between Then And Now. The project… The 19-year-old artist enters this release cycle as a seven-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee. She recently received two 2026 CFMA nominations for Young Performer of the Year and Single […]
Assorted Women, Pt.1Episode #26-03 airing 01-21-26
Folk music recorded by women spans traditional ballads to contemporary singer-songwriters, with pioneering voices, powerful storytelling and unique musical styles. On this episode, we’ll present music from Bonnie Raitt, Rachel Eddy, The Coon Creek Girls, Shemekia Copeland, Fiona Boyes, Tracy Nelson and more. An assortment of women and their music … this week on The Sing […]
Félicia Atkinson & Christina Vantzou Announce Reflections Vol. 3: Water Poems
Félicia Atkinson and Christina Vantzou announce Reflections Vol. 3: Water Poems, arriving April 10, 2026, via RVNG Intl. This collaborative LP explores “oceanic enigma” through spoken word and electro-acoustic textures. The lead single, “Film Still / The Sea,” features field recordings from ancient Delphi and is accompanied by an impressionistic Super 8mm video by Natasha […]