Tag Archives: Folk

Haley Heynderickx flourishes on I Need to Start a Garden

There are few albums as easily described as ‘beautiful’ as Haley Heynderickx’s debut I Need to Start a Garden. And yet, it’s an album that almost didn’t make it… In 2016, Heynderickx released her debut EP, Fish Eyes. The four-track collection brought such praise that the Portland native quickly set about recording her debut album.Continue reading “Haley Heynderickx flourishes on I Need to Start a Garden”

Yana releases debut EP, Distant Shore

Singer-songwriter Yana has released her debut EP Distant Shore, a powerful collection of folk songs inspired by friends and the sounds of Ireland.   Distant Shore features four carefully formed tracks, three of which, “Distant Shore”, “Will You Be There” and “Trapped In A Cage” have all been released previously and played extensively on radio. DistantContinue reading “Yana releases debut EP, Distant Shore”

David Keenan: A Beginner’s Guide to Bravery

The wait is finally over. Dundalk’s David Keenan has released his long-awaited debut album A Beginner’s Guide to Bravery after a string of successful EPs, and reclessreviews couldn’t be happier. Keenan is well known for being a storyteller. However, the greatest story he’s written may very well be his own. Having moved to Liverpool inContinue reading “David Keenan: A Beginner’s Guide to Bravery”

Bob Dylan-Talkin’ New York

I’ve been going back through Bob Dylan’s records recently and “Talkin’ New York” is a track that has stood out. One of only two original tracks on Dylan’s debut Bob Dylan, the song is an early indicator of his lyrical prowess.   Check out “Talkin’ New York” below:

David Keenan-Evidence of Living

(Sigh) What a shame it is this EP has to end after 23 minutes. What a shame that all of David Keenan’s EPs released over the last two years have ended too soon. While each release offers proof of his outstanding talent, Evidence of Living gives us a complete collection of songs that bind allContinue reading “David Keenan-Evidence of Living”