folk

The Marble Downs

It’s always interesting when you get music recommendations from a friend. One of them was thinking about me last week when he heard The Marble Downs by Trembling Bells & Bonnie ‚Prince‘ Billy. A bit schizophrenic, melodic, folky, cool voices. Indeed, something I would have put on my re-listening list by myself…. Like always: All […]

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John Martyn

John Martyn (1948-2009) is a legend. Sure, I heard of this big singer-songwriter who is responsible for musical milestones like the albums Stormbringer (which he produced together with is former wife Beverly) or Grace and Danger (in which he dealt with his divorce). Nevertheless, I have to admit that I digged into his music just

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Tina Dico

Danish singer-songwriter Tina Dico always reminds me a bit on the big Tracy Chapman. Her voice is remarkable: distinctive, penetrating and full of emotions. I’m not able to resist her. Her next album is expected in September and she will be on tour in Germany in October. – I really hope to see her in

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The Wishing Well

The Wishing Well were responsible for the sound of my last two weekends. This multi-instrumental, folk/indie/rock band (I really have no idea where to put them…) was standing in the centre of Osnabrück and playing as well as singing like hell. I was able to hear them a lot more earlier than I first glimpsed

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