british folk rock

Beyond The Incredible String Band: Seven Songs by Mike Heron

Beyond The Incredible String Band: Seven Songs by Mike Heron

Mike Heron went his own way to take a holiday from the Incredible String Band, known for its folk roots, and experimented with rock. Here are seven of his best songs.

What Was So Incredible About The Incredible String Band?

What Was So Incredible About The Incredible String Band?

What was it about the humble Scottish folk group the Incredible String Band that moved the Beatles, David Bowie, and even the Archbishop of Canterbury?

Richard and Linda Thompson’s ‘Shoot Out the Lights’ 40 Years Later

Richard and Linda Thompson’s ‘Shoot Out the Lights’ 40 Years Later

Forty years later, Richard and Linda Thompson’s Shoot Out the Lights retains its mystery and power no matter how much you read into it, or how often.

Judy Dyble: Anthology Part One

Judy Dyble: Anthology Part One

Judy Dyble sang with the Incredible String Band, Fairport Convention and Giles, Giles Fripp. Then she disappeared...
Trader Horne: Morning Way

Trader Horne: Morning Way

Morning Way remains a pleasant one-off curiosity, full of cheery tunes well worth a belated listen, its quaint optimism refreshing even now.