Excited to have some new merch available. T-Shirts designed and hand printed by the very talented Iris & Yarn. You can pick one up at City of York Folk Weekend, so get yourself down.
What's going on...
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New
New Merch
Hand printed T-Shirts
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Jorvik Radio, York
The G-Spot
A big thank you to Anna Rodgers at Jorvik Radio for giving Michelangelo a spin on her new show "The G-Spot". Every Tuesday evening, Anna brings you a selection of brand new music including emerging and unsigned artists
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Salford University
Skin & Blister
A Short Film
Chuffed to have recently had a couple of tracks from the Michelangelo EP used in a short film made by film production students (including my brother Isaac Swarbrick) at Salford University.
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The Folk Club, Ely, Cambridgeshire
The Folk Club
Thanks to Stuart Green at the Folk Club on West Norfolk Radio for giving Michelangelo a spin this week. This one goes out on Folk Friday Radio, Folk Music Notebook and West Norfolk Radio. You can catch up on The Folk Club via Mixcloud here.
Listen on mixcloud...seek to 22:50
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Cambridge Radio
Strummer & Dreamers
Huge thank you to Les Ray for playing Michelangelo on this evenings Strummers & Dreamers show on Cambridge Radio. Les Ray presents folk music old and new, along with news of what’s happening on the folk scene in Cambridge. Listen for live sessions, new tracks and classics from the folk archive, with a particular focus on young songwriters and bands.
Listen on mixcloud...seek to 1:23:00
A very promising singer-songwriter
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Serenade Radio
Soft Folkus
Englishman in Moscow first play
Many thanks to Roger Williams for giving Englishman in Moscow the first play on the radio on his Soft Folkus show. You can hear it tonight around 19:30.
Soft Folkus broadcasts every Sunday 19:00 - 21:00 on Serenade Radio.
If he sounds this good at sixteen he's got a great future in front of him...a significant talent
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Las Cruces Community Radio, New Mexico, US
Music They Don't Want You to Hear
Another play on the other side of the pond, this time in New Mexico on Las Cruces Community Radio KTAL101.5FM. Many thanks to Ron Cooke for playing Michelangelo on his Music They Don't Want You to Hear show.
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Roving Folk, Phoenix FM, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Roving Folk
Many thanks to Ken Hudson for playing Skomer on Roving Folk today. Listen in to learn about my connection with the island of Skomer.
Also, thank you for sharing Bob Eaglesham's version of 'Jock O'Hazeldean' - it's a beautiful song. Hopefully, I'll record my own version one day for you.
Listen on mixcloud...seek to 39:40.
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Mondo Bizarre Magazine, Porto, Portugal
Best of 2024
Amazing to get a mention in Mondo Bizarre Magazine's best of 2024. Rubbing sholders with some amazing company including Bernard Butler and Vini Reilly - Thank you Raquel.
I became aware of Ned Swarbrick when Bernard made a shout-out for support acts, and I liked Ned’s music. His EP has been a constant since.
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Celtic Music Radio, Renfrew, Scotland
Folk 'N' Stuff with Hugh Taylor
Thank you to Hugh Taylor at Celtic Music Radio for playing my track Michelangelo on his Folk n Stuff show.
A mix of Traditional Folk, unaccompanied singing, Folk Rock, Bluegrass, Old Timey and music veering dangerously close to Country. Blues, Music Hall and on occasion some poetry and much, much more.
Listen on mixcloud...seek to 1:31:50.
Hopefully we'll be hearing a lot more from that young fella
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BBC Radio Scotland, Glasgow
Iain Anderson - Radio Scotland
Song writing masters of country, folk, blues, soul and rock'n'roll
A big thank you to Iain Anderson for finding time to give Michelangelo a spin on his radio show on Radio Scotland. Up there with some song writing masters of country, folk, blues, soul and rock'n'roll. Amazing!
Go and listen here...seek to 1:47:50 to hear Michelangelo.
And thanks to Moira MacIver for getting in touch x
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Invisible Folk Club
Invisible Folk Club
Many thanks to Jon Bickley for my first play on the Invisible Folk Club radio show. The show is syndicated to 9 stations across the UK and mainland Europe. You can catch up on mixcloud
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The Black Swan Inn, York
Open Mic
Black Swan Folk Club
First time at the Black Swan Folk Club open mic night. What a friendly bunch, thanks for making me feel welcome. Met some lovely people and shared a few songs. Looking forward to going back.
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Readifolk Radio, Reading
The Readifolk Radio Show
A big thank you to Ian at Readifolk Radio for sharing the Micheangelo EP with his listeners of his radio show. Goes out live on Friday 27th at 8pm. Listen here...
You can also catch up on this and other shows on mixcloud...seek to 1:34:50 to listen to Emperor's new Clothes.
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nmfm 106.6, Manchester
Lunchtimes with Joe Figueira
I'm going to be getting a play on Joe Figueira's lunchtime show on nmfm 106.6...(1st hour of next Monday's 12-2 show).
Many thanks to Joe...and to Will Farr for suggesting I get in touch. If you're that side of the Pennines make sure you tune in.
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Fresh on the Net
Will Farr - Eclectic Mix
I'd like to give a big thank you to Will Farr for featuring me on his new website and including Skomer in his Eclectic Picks this week on Fresh on the Net...and for the lovely review :)
You can go and listen all of Will's picks and read the reviews here....
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Mondo Bizarre Magazine, Porto, Portugal
Middle of the Week Song
Many thanks to the lovely Raquel at Mondo Bizarre Magazine for featuring Michelangelo in the Middle of the Week Song feature. Amazing to get my first shout out from Portugal.
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Just Us Folk Radio, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Just Us Folk
Thank you so much to Jan Vanderhorst for playing Emperor's New Clothes on the Just Us Folk radio show tonight. First play in Canada, amazing!
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BBC Radio York, York
BBC Introducing Interview
Lovely to be invited down to the BBC York studio this evening to do an interview and live session with Jericho Keys for BBC Introducing. Played a couple of live tracks for the show. Skomer and Cannonball. Going out tomorrow night, make sure you listen.
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YorkMix Radio, York
Mixposure Interview
Interview going out tonight on YorkMix talking about the Michelangelo EP and other fun stuff. Many thanks to the lovely Simon Pattinson for having me on his show.
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Black Dog Radio, Belper, Derbyshire
Michelangelo on Black Dog Radio
Bringing you the finest in contemporary folk, world, roots, acoustic music and beyond...Thank you to Andy at Black Dog Radio for giving Michelangelo a play.
Give it a listen on Mixcloud here (1:07:09)
...certainly doesn't sound like a 16 year old...there you go, lovely stuff
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Howard Assembly Room, Leeds
Review: Bernard Butler / Ned Swarbrick – Howard Assembly Room, Leeds
Thanks for the great review by Simon Godley of God is in the TV (music and culture fanzine) of the show I played with Bernard Butler at the Howard Assembly Rooms, Leeds last Saturday...check it out here!
...the teenager from York displayed a maturity in his songwriting and the charming confidence of his delivery that belied his tender years
Simon Godley, God is in the TV
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All Streaming Platforms
Michelangelo EP
Yay! It's been a while in the making, but I'm finally going to release the "Michelangelo EP". All of them recorded by the immensely talented Sherry (@__hsuan.sound) at York University's Trevor Jones studio. The EP contains 4-tracks: Michelangelo, Englishman in Moscow, Skomer and Emperor's New Clothes (live).
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All Streaming Platforms
Debut release
So chuffed to announce the release of my debut single "Michelangelo". More news on the way!
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YorkMix Radio, York
"Michelangelo" on Mixposure
Simon Pattinson is a star! He gave The Corsairs their first gig when we were barely big enough to hold guitars. Thanks for the continued support xx.
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BBC Music Introducing in York and Humberside
Tunes on the BBC
Great to get the first play of "Michelangelo" by Jericho Keys on BBC Music Introducing in York and Humberside.
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Trevor Jones Studio
Yet more recording...
Been so lucky to be able to spend a the next couple of weeks in the studio on and off to record more tracks. This time it will be involving a whole bunch of friends, for what will hopefully be the makings of an album.
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Jorvik Radio, York
First play of "Michelangelo"
Many thanks to Liam of YOYO York music zine fame for playing "Michelangelo" on THE VORTEX show on Jorvik Radio. He always puts together a wonderfully eclectic selection, well worth a listen.
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Trevor Jones Studio
Live session
Chuffed to have been asked to help out with some recording work at York University Sir Jack Lyons concert hall. Gonna head down there with Matthew and Rowan and record a live version of "Skomer"...Simply guitar, piano, violin and vocals...looking forward to the amazing acoustics.
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Trevor Jones Studio
Demo recording session
Back in the studio to put down some demos of the new songs with Sherry and Matthew. Look forward to sharing versions of "Michelangelo", "Englishman in Moscow" and "Skomer" with you soon.
