Folk is cool again and has been for quite some time. Or maybe it always was but some of us thought we were too cool for it?

Who knows as long as the music is good and today I’ve got a young man and a young lady both who possess exactly that.

First up is Johnny Flynn who has been on the map of all the UK’s best DJ’s for homegrown talent. The likes of Zane Lowe, John Kennedy and Huw Stephans are all big supporters and so are we. This particular track is from the upcoming album, Been Listening, out on Transgressive Records on 7th June.

As for the young lady, Alessi’s Ark possesses a dreamy voice and a hearty sound that could relax a hungry hyena on the blazing hot serengeti plains. Two new tracks from her – I do think Shovelling could do with being a minute or so longer.

Johnny Flynn – Kentucky Pill – download

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Alessi’s Ark – Shovelling – download

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Alessi’s Ark – Ribbon Lakes - download from external link

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