folk

Cranky Van Morrison Takes Aim At Facebook On New Album

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

After spending last year spreading Covid conspiracy theories, Van Morrison is still in cranky mode on his new album ‘Latest Record Project Volume 1’.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, folk, Ireland, jazz, Latest Record Project Volume 1, rock, Van Morrison

Read the full article →

Van Morrison Claims He Is A Victim of Freedom of Speech

by Music-News.com

Van Morrison claims he’s had a “very negative reaction” for exercising “freedom of speech” in his songs.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, folk, Ireland, jazz, rock, Van Morrison

Read the full article →

Jerry Burgen of We Five

We Five’s Jerry Burgen Dies at Age 76

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Jerry Burgen, a one-time member of 60’s folk group We Five, has died at age 76.

Tagged as: 60s, folk, Jerry Burgen, USA, We Five

Read the full article →

Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission Debuts New Video ‘Keeping All The Cannons Clean’

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Mick Thomas has taken to the streets of the Melbourne suburbs of Northcote and Thornbury for his new Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission’s video ‘Keeping All The Cannons Clean’.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Australia, folk, Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission, Weddings Parties Anything

Read the full article →

Xavier Rudd Has A New Deal and a New Label

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Xavier Rudd will release his 10th album via a new deal with Virgin.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, Australia, folk, roots, Xavier Rudd

Read the full article →

Bluestone to Reunite For One-Off Melbourne Show

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Bluestone will get back together for a one-off show in Melbourne in June.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Bluestone, country, folk, john Creech, rock, Russell Morris

Read the full article →

Paul Simon Sells Catalog To Sony Music Publishing

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Paul Simon has sold his entire songwriting catalogue to Sony Music Publishing for what is expected to be a deal worth over $200 million.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, folk, music industry, Paul Simon, publishing, rock, Simon & Garfunkel, songwriting, USA

Read the full article →

Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission Completes Second Covid-era Album

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

After releasing ‘See You On The Other Side’, Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission’s album from lockdown in 2020, Mick has announced his second album of the Covid era.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, Citys Calling Me, folk, Mick Thomas, Roving Commission

Read the full article →

Pierce Brothers Plan Tour Around Victoria

by Paul Cashmere

With national touring uncertain at this point, Victoria’s Pierce Brothers have a solution to staying on the road. Stay within your state.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, folk, Pierce Brothers, rock, roots

Read the full article →

Enya Orinocco Flow

Enya ‘Orinoco Flow’ Gets Reissue Because of Bizarre Car Ad

by Paul Cashmere

Enya’s ‘Orinoco Flow’ has been reissued in Australia after a bizarre, drug-fucked television commercial for a car ad made it popular again.

Tagged as: 80s, Enya, folk, Hyundai, Ireland, Orinoco Flow, Santa Fe

Read the full article →

Jimmy Webb Updates ‘Galveston’ Lyrics After Texas Cold Snap

by Paul Cashmere

Songwriting legend Jimmy Webb has updated his classic ‘Galveston’ following a cold snap today which plunged the Texas city into sub-zero temperatures and covered Galveston beach in snow

Tagged as: 60s, country, Don Ho, folk, Galveston, Glen Campbell, Jimmy Webb, USA

Read the full article →

Australian Acts Group for Keep The Circle Unbroken Victorian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

A truckload of Victorian musicians will pop up in places around the state in March for the Keep The Circle Unbroken tour.

Tagged as: Aaron Laguda, Aimee Francis, Bobby Valentine, Brooke Russell, Brooke Taylor, Celia Church, Danny Walsh, Debra Byrne, Ellen James, Evan Webb, Fenn Wilson, folk, Freya Josephine Hollick, Harry Hooky, James Howlett, Jamie McDowell, Jimmy Phoenix, Joyce Prescher, Kee’ahn, Keep The Circle Unbroken, Kerryn Fields, Kylie Auldist, Lauren Elizabeth, Lee Spence, Loretta Miller, Malcom Beveridge, Maxon, Meg Doherty, Mick Thomas, Nigel Wearne, Olivia Nathan, Oriel Glennen, Pete Daffy, Sarah Carroll, Shann Lions, Simon Phillips, Tim Rogers, Tracey MIller, Type High, Victoria

Read the full article →

Don McLean Joins Home Free For New Version of ‘American Pie’

by Paul Cashmere

Don McLean has teamed up with alt-Country band Home Free for a new version of his classic ‘American Pie’.

Tagged as: 70s, alt-country, country, Don McLean, folk, Home Free, pop, songwriter, USA

Read the full article →

Sinead O'Connor (Photo: Tim Cashmere)

Sinead O’Connor Sends Out Plea To Son

by Music-News.com

Sinead O’Connor has asked fans and followers to pray for her 16-year-old son, Shane, following a “hideous day from hell”.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, contemporary, folk, Ireland, pop, Sinead O'Connor, traditional

Read the full article →

Julia Stone To Play Rare Portsea Show

by Paul Cashmere

As artists begin to reactivate after 2020’s Covid lockdowns some rare shows are starting to pop up. Julia Stone will be performing in the town of Portsea, in Victoria.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, alt-country, Angus and Julia Stone, Angus Stone, Australia, contemporary, folk, Julia Stone

Read the full article →

America’s Gerry Beckley Releases Solo Best Of

by Paul Cashmere

America’s Gerry Beckley has complied his first solo best of ‘Keeping the Light On – The Best of Gerry Beckley’.

Tagged as: 70s, America, contemporary, folk, Gerry Beckley, rock, USA

Read the full article →

Bob Dylan sued by estate of Desire album co-writer

by Paul Cashmere

The estate of Jacques Levy is suing Bob Dylan for $US7.25m over the sale of his songwriting catalogue.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Bob Dylan, folk, Jacques Levy, rock, The Byrds, USA

Read the full article →

50s Pop Star Jimmie Rodgers Dies At Age 87

by Paul Cashmere

Jimmie Rodgers, the folk and pop star of the 50s and 60s best known for the hit song ‘Honeycomb’, has died at age 87 in the USA.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, folk, Jimmie Rodgers, pop, USA

Read the full article →

David Bowie Dylan and Lennon Covers Officially Released

by Paul Cashmere

Two widely bootlegged David Bowie covers, Bob Dylan’s ‘Trying To Get The Heaven’ and John Lennon’s ‘Mother’ have been officially released.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, folk, John Lennon, rock, UK, USA

Read the full article →

Tracy Chapman Awarded $450000 From Nicki Minaj Rip-Off

by Paul Cashmere

Singer Songwriter Tracy Chapman has been awarded $450,000 after rapper after the ‘famous for being famous’ Nicki Minaj ripped off Tracy’s ‘Baby Can I Hold You’ for her 2018 hit ‘Sorry’.

Tagged as: 00s, 80s, acoustic, folk, rap, Tracy Chapman, USA, USAm Nicki Minaj

Read the full article →

Ross Wilson and Mick Thomas To Perform Living In The Land of Oz Concert in Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks and Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission will join forces on Survival Day, January 26, for the Living In The Land of Oz concert at Melbourne’s Melbourne Pavilion on 26 January 2021.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, folk, Mick Thomas, Mondo Rock, rock, Ross Wilson

Read the full article →

Chad Stuart and Chad & Jeremy Dies At Age 79

by Music-News.com

Chad Stuart, one half of duo Chad & Jeremy, has died from pneumonia at age 79.

Tagged as: 60s, Chad & Jeremy, Chad Stuart, folk, UK

Read the full article →

Dave Grohl Foo Fighters at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday 30 January 2018. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Check Out Dave Grohl Performing Bob Dylan’s ‘Rainy Day Women 12 & 35’

by Paul Cashmere

Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin have been dishing up a Hannakah feast this week. The latest instalment is their version of Bob Dylan’s ‘Rainy Day Women 12 & 35’.

Tagged as: 60s, Blone On Blonde, Bob Dylan, Dave Grohl, folk, Greg Kurstin, Rainy Day Women, rock, USA

Read the full article →

Watch the New The Teskey Brothers ‘Highway Home For Christmas’ Video

by Paul Cashmere

Happy Christmas from The Teskey Brothers. A brand new video for ‘Highway Home For Christmas’ popped up today.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Americana, Australia, blues, Christmas, folk, roots, Teskey Brothers

Read the full article →

Bob Dylan Sells Out To Universal Music

by Paul Cashmere

And just when you thought 2020 couldn’t throw up any more surprises Bob Dylan has become a complete sell-out. Dylan has sold the publishing rights to his songwriting catalogue in a deal said to be worth around $300 million to Universal Music.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Abba, Adele, Al green, Alabama Shakes, Alex Da Kid, Alexandre Desplat, Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande, Axwell & Ingrosso, Bastille, Beach Boys, Beastie Boys, Bee Gees, Benny Blanco, Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Brandi Carlile, Britney Spears, Bruce Springsteen, Carly Rae Jepsen, Carly Simon, Carole Bayer Sager, Chris Brown, Coldplay, DaBaby, Danny Elfman, Dave Matthews, Demi Lovato, Desmond child, Disclosure, Don Henley, Dua Lipa, Elton John/Bernie Taupin, Elvis Costello, Emile Haynie, Eminem, Florence + The Machine, folk, future, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Gustavo Santaolalla, H.E.R., Halsey, Harry Styles, Imagine Dragons, Irving Berlin, J Balvin, Jack White, Jason Derulo, Jeff Bhasker, Jhené Aiko, Jimi Hendrix, Jody Gerson, Joe Jonas, Josh Groban, Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, Kane Brown, Keith Urban, Kendrick Lamar, Kenny Chesney, Leonard Bernstein, Lil Baby, Lil Mosey, Lil Yachty, Linkin Park, Logic, Lucian Grainge, Maren Morris, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Martin Garrix, Megan Thee Stallion, Metallica, Metro Boomin, Michael Chabon, Miguel, Mumford & Sons, Ne-Yo, Neil Diamond, New Order, Nick Jonas, Nicki Minaj, Otis Redding, Paul Simon, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, publishing, Quavo, R.E.M., Randy Newman, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rex Orange County, rock, Rosalía, Sam Hunt, Selena Gomez, Sex Pistols, Shania Twain, Shawn Mendes, songwriting, Stax (East Memphis Music), Steve Mac, SZA, Taylor Swift, The Clash, the Mamas & the Papas, Tobias Jesso Jr., Troy Verges, U2, Universal Music Publishing, USA, Zedd

Read the full article →

Marlon Williams Teams With Kacy & Clayton For ‘Your Mind’s Walking Out’

by Paul Cashmere

Marlon Williams has teamed up with Canada’s Kacy & Clayton for the album ‘Plastic Bouquet’. ‘Your Mind’s On The Way’ is the new single and video.

Tagged as: 10s, Americana, Australia, Canada, folk, Kacy & Clayton, Marlon Williams, New Zealand, USA

Read the full article →

Bob Dylan and George Harrison May 1 1970 Sessions Given Limited Release

by Paul Cashmere

A snap limited edition sale of the George Harrison and Bob Dylan sessions from May 1 1970 went on sale this week and sold out just as fast.

Tagged as: 60s, Bob Dylan, folk, George Harrison, rock, UK, USA

Read the full article →

Bruce Hearn Debuts ‘All You Fascists Bound To Lose’ Video

by Paul Cashmere

Former Strange Tenants member Bruce Hearn has debuted his version of Woody Guthrie’s ‘All You Fascists Bound To Lose’ in a new video with The Machinists.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Bruce Hearn, folk, Margaret Roadknight, ska, Strange Tenants

Read the full article →

Annie Lennox photo by Ros O'Gorman

Annie Lennox Debuts New Christmas Song ‘Dido’s Lament’

by Paul Cashmere

Annie Lennox has added a previously unreleased track to her Christmas album ’A Christmas Cornucopia’ to mark the 10th anniversary of the album’s release.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Annie Lennox, Christmas Cornucopia, Didos Lament, Eurythmics, folk, Scotland, traditional, UK

Read the full article →

Badly Drawn Boy

Badly Drawn Boy Reaches Five Years of Sobriety

by Music-News.com

Damon Gough (aka Badly Drawn Boy) has reached the milestone having not touched a drop of booze for half a decade and revealed he no longer gets any urges to drink alcohol when he’s around other drinkers.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Badly Drawn Boy, Damon Gugh, folk, UK

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Related Posts

Michael Stipe Helps Name Ant Species

R.E.M. star Michael Stipe has helped a top German entomologist and a research associate at Yale University name a new ant species.

2 days ago

Suze DeMarchi of Baby Animals photo by Ros OGorman

The Baby Animals Postpone 30th Anniversary Tour

The Baby Animals have postponed their 30th anniversary tour that was due to start in June.

2 days ago

Richard Clapton at Bakehouse photo by Ros O'Gorman

Richard Clapton To Take Music Is Love On Tour

With the absence of international tours, Australian artists are upscaling to some of their biggest tours in years. Richard Clapton has announced his Music Is Love Australian tour, taking him to major venues across Australia’s biggest cities including Melbourne’s Palais Theatre and Brisbane’s QPAC.

3 days ago

Bruce Springsteen photo by Ros O'Gorman

Bruce Springsteen To Receive Woody Guthrie Prize

Bruce Springsteen is set to be honoured with the Woody Guthrie prize.

3 days ago

Dave Grohl Foo Fighters at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday 30 January 2018. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Brian Johnston Joins Foo Fighters for Back In Black

AC/DC’s Brian Johnston turned up with Foo Fighters at the Vax Live 2021 event in Los Angeles on Sunday and belted out his AC/DC classic ‘Back In Black’.

3 days ago

Lucinda Williams Reveals She Suffered A Stroke

Country star Lucinda Williams has confirmed that in November 2020 she suffered a stroke.

4 days ago

Red Hot Chilli Peppers Big Day Out Showgrounds Melbourne Australia Jan 26th 2013 photo by Ros O'Gorman

Red Hot Chili Peppers Sells Catalogue For $US140 Million

Red Hot Chili Peppers are the latest act to sell off their catalogue. Hipgnosis Songs has reportedly paid $140 million for the catalogue.

4 days ago

Join our mailing list for daily updates.

Home | About Us | Advertise with Us | Buy Content | Contact Us | Sitemap | Disclaimer