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Paul Armfield - Blood, Fish & Bone
Blood, Fish & Bone is an album that revels in its simplicity. Set amongst a deliciously sparse, acoustic surrounding, Armfield's vocal delivery is peaceful and gentle, with a style that could be considered as much conversation as it could singing. Armfield weaves a hypnotic spell that is instantly engaging and absorbing: he makes you want to listen. Accompaniment comes mainly in the form of a simply plucked acoustic guitar, occasionally punctuated with the subtlest bass and percussion, the gentle murmurs of a slide or electric guitar, and sparing but effective undercurrents of flute and harmonica...
Shipwrecks & Static - Inge Thomson
Shipwrecks & Static is the début solo album from Inge Thomson, who is likely to be familiar to many as...
Introducing: 9Bach - Welsh Soul Music
There is something markedly exciting happening to Welsh traditional song, and...
Weapon of Choice #2  - Sandy Wright // J45
Following on from Roy Rieck's opening guest column as part of our Weapon...
Show of Hands - Arrogance...
The relentless brilliance of this formidable partnership shows no sign of decline with this, their twentieth...
Julie Fowlis - Uam
I've been following the career of Julie Fowlis for a few years now, and I greet each album release...
Pur - The Lassies' Reply
Bringing something different to this year's homecoming celebrations, The Lassies' Reply is a...
Weapon of Choice #1  - Harmonica // Roy Rieck
In the first in a series of guest columns, FDM.com talks to a number of musicians about...
Wendy Arrowsmith - Seeds of Fools
Wendy Arrowsmith moves forward in leaps and bounds on her second album, Seeds of Fools...
Wyke & Driscoll - Beneath The Black Tree
Beneath The Black Tree is an album of music that is as stark and beautiful as the imposing silhouetted...
Shrewsbury Folk Fest - A review
Driving through Shrewsbury, you are acutely aware of the medieval heritage that...

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Blood, Fish & Bone is an album that revels in its simplicity. Set amongst...