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The Breath - Flesh Now Bone (2025)

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Flesh Now Bone is an intimate and evocative collection of previously unavailable songs from The Breath, highlighting Ríoghnach Connolly’s deeply expressive vocals and Stuart McCallum’s delicate guitar work. The album blends folk traditions with modern acoustic textures, creating a raw yet ethereal listening experience. The poetic storytelling and emotional depth make this a must-listen for fans of contemporary folk music. Bandcamp Real World Records Genre : Folk Country : UK Final Verdict : 58% (Forgettable Album) Yearly Ranking : 181th / 210 Highlight : Only Stories Made me think of: The Gloaming This Is The Kit Lankum #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Folk #TheBreath #UK #LP #Album #release  

Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis & Karine Polwart - Looking For The Thread (2025)

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"Looking for the Thread" is a harmonious blend of American folk and Scottish traditional music, showcasing the unique strengths of each artist. Critics praise the seamless integration of Carpenter's rich Americana style with Fowlis and Polwart's Celtic influences. The album features a mix of original compositions and traditional Gaelic songs, creating a diverse yet cohesive listening experience. Standout tracks include the haunting "Gradh Geal Mo Chridhe" and the introspective "A Heart That Never Closes." The collaborative effort is lauded for its emotional depth and musical synergy, resulting in a project that resonates with authenticity and grace. No Depression Review At The Barrier Review Americana Highways Review Genre : Folk Country : US / UK Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 26th / 108 Highlight : A Heart That Never Closes Made me think of: Emmylou Harris Gillian Welch The Wailin' Jennys #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelea...

Brigid Mae Power - Songs For You (2025)

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"Songs for You" has been praised for its timeless quality and emotional depth. KLOF Mag notes that Power's rendition of Bert Jansch’s "Fresh as a Sweet Sunday Morning" unfolds with an "easy languor" that becomes "spine-tinglingly beautiful" upon repeated listens.  Cover Me highlights her version of Roy Orbison's "In Dreams," describing it as a "wistful lingering waltz" that showcases her ability to reinterpret classics with a unique touch.  Overall, the album is considered a "beautiful and deeply personal tribute" that serves as a reminder to cherish time with loved ones. Sources: KLOF Mag Review Cover Me Review Album of The Year User Review Bandcamp Album Page Genre : Folk Country : Ireland Final Verdict: 59% (Forgettable Album) Yearly Ranking : 38th / 53 Highlight : Missing You Made me think of: Joan Shelley Jessica Pratt Aldous Harding #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspi...

The Unthanks - In Winter (2024)

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The Unthanks' album  In Winter  offers a contemplative journey through the season's varied moods, blending traditional folk songs with original compositions. Recorded over a week on the North York Moors, the album features 19 tracks that range from well-known carols like "O Tannenbaum" to lesser-known pieces such as "Gower Wassail." The arrangements are noted for their haunting beauty and innovative instrumentation, including the evocative use of saxophone by Faye MacCalman, which adds a distinctive texture to tracks like "Carol of the Beasts." Critics praise the album for capturing both the warmth and melancholy of winter, creating a rich tapestry that reflects the band's Northumbrian roots. Overall,  In Winter  stands as a testament to The Unthanks' ability to reinterpret traditional material while infusing it with their unique artistic vision. ( klofmag .com   atthebarrier .com   tradfolk .co ) Genre : Folk Country : UK Final Verdict: 6...

Laura Marling - Patterns in Repeat (2024)

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Laura Marling’s Patterns in Repeat reflects a deeply personal journey, composed in her home with her daughter nearby, capturing an authentic intimacy woven into each track. The album’s acoustic minimalism and Rob Moose’s delicate string arrangements highlight Marling’s characteristic lyricism, addressing themes of motherhood and family life with a serene, almost lullaby-like quality. Songs such as "Child of Mine" and "Lullaby" immerse listeners in this tender soundscape, balancing simplicity with Marling’s introspective storytelling. The result is a quietly powerful collection that feels like a reflective love letter to life’s cyclical patterns​ Pitchfork   The Scotsman   Loud And Quiet . Genre : Folk Country : UK Final Verdict : 59% (Forgettable Album) Yearly Ranking: 633th / 796 Highlight : Patterns in Repeat Made me think of: Joni Mitchell Phoebe Bridgers Lucy Rose #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdis...

Myriam Gendron - Mayday (2024)

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Genre : Folk Country : Canada Final Verdict: 61% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 260th / 409 Highlight : La belle Françoise (pour Sylvie) Made me think of: Sharon Van Etten Moriarty Marissa Nadler #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Folk #MyriamGendron #Canada #LP #Album #release  

Grace Petrie - Build Something Better (2024)

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Genre : Folk Country : UK Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 82th / 169 Highlight : Meanwhile In Texas Made me think of: Billy Bragg Joan Baez Ani DiFranco #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Folk #GracePetrie #UK #LP #Album #release  

Meg Baird - Furling (2023)

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Genre : Folk Country : US Final Verdict : 62% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 500th / 880 Highlight : Ashes, Ashes Made me think of: Marissa Nadler Laura Marling Julie Byrne  

Teea Aarnio - Väki (2023)

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Genre : Folk Country : Finland Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 336th / 867 Highlight : Kevät Made me think of: Björk Susanne Sundfør Ane Brun  

Paul Simon - Seven Psalms (2023)

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Genre : Folk Country : US Final Verdict: 52% (Pleasant Album) Yearly Ranking: 759th / 788 Highlight : ... Made me think of: Bob Dylan James Taylor Cat Stevens  

Joanna Sternberg - I've Got Me (2023)

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Genre : Folk Country : US Final Verdict: 51% (Pleasant Album) Yearly Ranking: 671th / 697 Highlight : The Love I Give Made me think of: Adrianne Lenker Phoebe Bridgers Angel Olsen