Beyond The 45
Singles, EPs, Downloads
The Fatea office also serves as a home for our weekly Along The Tracks show on Blues & Roots Radio and as a rule singles and Eps have generally gone in that direction whilst Fatea generally concentrates on albums and live reviews for our full length feature, but with more artists going back down the single route to keep themselves in the public eye, we thought it was time to reflect that in our offerings and as rules are made to be broken or at the very least adapted, welcome to the Singles Round Up.
Laura Mulcahy - The Ballad of Lucy Sands
www.lauramulcahy.com
Hailing from County Clare. the Ballad of Lucy Sands is the second single release from her upcoming third studio album, 'Sub Nubibus Margarita.' The title track to the soundtrack of the motion picture, The Ballad Of Lucy Sands, the song recounts the harrowing tale of a young girl Lucy who disappeared on the night of 1st December 1881. Three months later her body was hidden in a pile of rocks by a road mender. This ethereal piece is mesmerising, Laura's crystal clear voice perfectly complemented by the atmospheric programming of Wayne Sheehy. DP
Lizzy Hardingham - Orpheus
www.lizzyhardingham.com
South-east based Lizzy Haddingham has been kicking up a storm over the past year or two and is certainly no stranger to FATEA. Her forthcoming single Oprheus, a melancholy anti-love anthem will be released, most appropriately on 14th February. Lizzy's exceptional voice is given full rein on this track, a song which addresses what she sees as flawed ideologies of Greek mythology and the potential issues with letting yourself fall profoundly in love with another. An anthem which will give a voice to those either seeking, or given the current circumstances possibly having little option but to love themselves this year. Well worth keeping an ear out for. DP
The Magpie Arc - Ae Fond Kiss
www.themagpiearc.com
The band's debut "EP1" saw them nominated for Fatea's Single/EP/Mini Album of the year, "EP2" equally well respected, "Ae Fond Kiss", sees folk supgergroup, The Magpie Arc shamelessly chasing the Burns market with another version of the classic. When you're being this blatent, you either have to deliver with your tongue firmly in your cheek or deliver a quality rendition and it would be impossible to deny that this "Ae Fond Kiss" definitely does the later, with a rich and vibrant sound that would have the Scots bard clapping away. NK
Brophy's Law - The Bachelor
www.brophys-law.com/
It says something about the power and influence of the Pogues that in 2021 they are still very much used as the reference for punk or barroom if you prefer, folk in 2021, but they are still a band that many aspire to. Brophy's Law's latest single is highly influenced by their narrative, working class alcholic gives himself to the demon drink and takes the hedonists route to madness. It's a song that works well if you follow the lyric and works equally well as a sing-a-long with a pint in your hand and a chaser on the table, so that would be a result then.
Murdocco - Rainy Day
www.facebook.com/MudoccoMusic
Originally from Uruguay, Mariana Murdocco is a London based singer-songwriter who goes by her surname. With sultry vocals, and electronic sounds with deep, deep bass grooves, the resultant sound has taken her down a more experimental route. With Rainy Day, she hopes that listeners will be inspired to speak up and out, without fear or favour. Quirky and alluringly different, Rainy Day can be accessed now on all streaming platforms. DP
The Night Guild - The Ark Of My Carriage
thenightguild.bandcamp.com
The Night Guild is a side-project from singer-songwriter Pete Devlin and experimental composer James Joys, both of art-pop band Ex-Isles. To be released on 5th February, The Ark Of My Carriage is the first of two singles that will be released in anticipation of their album Devil, Repent!, due for release on the 2nd April. A dark, foreboding piece, its unsettling nature will challenge many. DP
The Remedy Club - Sweet Symphony
theremedyclub.ie
Signing new contract deals, including one for distribution in the UK, sees Americana duo KJ McEvoy and Aileen Mythern, trading under The Remedy Club moniker, re-launch their recent, highly acclaimed album, True Hand True Heart, and with it the third single from the said album. Recorded in Nashville and featuring a host of Nashville-based stalwarts, Sweet Symphony is a punchy, guitar-led number, infused with some stunning keyboard work and glorious vocals. If you're looking for an early antidote to the 2021 blues then look no further than this. DP
Sarah McQuaid - The Silence Above Us
www.sarahmcquaid.com
"The Silence Above Us" is the first of two singles that precede Sarah McQuaid's album and concert film "The St Buryan Sessions, with the second single, "Charlie's Gone Home" due later in February. Recorded live, without an audience in aforementioned church, "The Silence Above Us" is a simple recording, piano and voice that showcases Sarah as both writer and performer. Sarah will be giving the single a Youtube launch on the 30th, check her website for more details. NK
Roly Witherow - The Frog And The Bird
www.rolywitherow.com
As a keen photographer I am familiar with the usual results of encounters between frogs and birds and it's rarely pretty, but writer-producer Roly Witherow's "The Frog And The Bird", is a modern folk parable about overcoming predjudice and finding a way to bring the best attributes together. It's a good listen and a lot that can be picked out by both sides in a fracturous world and, worst case scenario, even if you think the hope and optimism a bit naive, at least you've got a good song out of it. NK
Fatea Showcase Sessions
The Fatea Showcase Sessions are a series of downloads featuring acts that we've really enjoyed and think that more people should get the chance to hear.
Pirate is the current session and features 16 fantastic artists check out the website to find out more about them and download your copy
www.fatea-showcase-sessions.co.uk for all the artist information.
Folk Friday Radio
Check out our shows and many other great shows on: