Mad Sneaks

MAD SNEAKS is a Power trio, coming from the interior of Minas Gerais, who play Portuguese music, created in 2009 by Agno (guitar / vocals), Amaury (drums) and Adriano (bass). His first single "Dirty Blood" released on the internet in 2011 drew a lot of attention from the critics. Already in 2012, he released the clip and the single "Rótulo", which is a song that talks about prejudices, and the terrible mania of labeling everything that is seen ahead, making us primates and inconsequents. With this video clip of animation, the band took the big prize in the project Conexão Vivo Movida, being shown in Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Recife, Goiânia and João Pessoa, capitals that the show toured.

Still in 2012, MAD SNEAKS recorded their first album "Incógnita" in just 8 days, in the studio SuperFuzz, a studio with totally rock and roll history in Rio de Janeiro and released all the songs for hearing on the internet, and to end the year showed their official mascot the "MAD".

The artist is in tour of the album INCÓGNITA (2013) by Brazil. The sound of this power trio from Minas Gerais is the result of a fusion of grunge, punk, new metal and influences from the 80s and 90s.

MEMBERS:

Agno Dissan -Guitarra / Vocal

Guitar/Vocal

Amaury Dias - Bateria

Drums

Elton Reis - Baixo

Bass

Mad Sneaks - Discography

Incógnita (2012)

Sangue sujo (2011)

Треустье (Treuesti)

The seaside neo-folk project Treuesti was founded in 2006 in Ussuriysk. For four years, the project participants attempt to connect Russian folklore motifs and rock directions. The result was the album of 2010 "Through the hole of centuries". The next self-release was "Shirez-vonrez", recorded by the founder of the project in 2013. A year later, in Vladivostok, the project was assembled in a new composition, which recorded "Phoenix" (2015)

At the moment, the goal of the project is to record a new album "Dark Romances" The album is almost ready.

MEMBERS:

Matvey Mugir

Треустье - Discography

Дымок кадильный (2016)

Феникс (2015)

Ширез-навырез (2013)

Сквозь дыру веков (2010)

Australasia

Instrumental project mixing Post-Rock with post-Metal elements, Shoegaze and a touch of vintage electronica.

Australasia is an evolutionary musical project led by multi-instrumentalist "Gian Spalluto" from Italy. Its music evokes emotion and paints vivid pictures for the mind's eye, transporting the listener far beyond where his physical being is left standing.

Australasia's music reflects a childhood spent listening to Ennio Morricone's soundtracks, followed by a youth in extreme metal and heavy psych bands that led to a passion for shoegaze, post-rock and Blade Runner-era synthesizers.

Here subterranean streams alternate with tidal waves,

turning into cinematic pictures that can last just the blink of an eye.

A path distant from the typical instrumental music clichés.

MEMBERS:

Gian Spalluto

Australasia - Discography

Notturno (2015)

Twin Peaks Theme (2014)

Vertebra (2013)

Sin4tr4 (2012)

Hamac Caziim

Hamac Caziim (Divine Fire) is the name of the rock band Comca'ac (also known as Seris) formed in 1995 with the authorization of the Council of Elders of the Comcaac people.

Fuego divino recreates through rock the traditional songs that encourage the party and renew the energy. It is the way young comca'ac found to communicate to the world their worldview, their history, their traditions and the preservation of their language

The music of the band has been known mainly in festivals such as Cumbre Tajín, in Veracuz, International Festival of Arts, in Naucalpan, VI National Encounter of Creators of Dreams and Realities, in Sonora; VII Festival of San Luis, in San Luis Potosí; Ollin Kan Festival, in México Distrito Federal; Barroquísimo Puebla, Chihuahua International Festival, Book Fair of the Museum of Anthropology and History, International Forum of Cultures, in Monterrey; Forum Alicia, Zócalo capital, among others in Mexico and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C., in the United States of North America, in Wassermusik in Berlin, Germany and the Festival White Nights in Perm, Russia.

In 2007 they are the protagonists of the documentary "Hamac Caziim, sacred fire" by Gerónimo Barriga produced by the University Center for Cinematographic Studies of the UNAM and in 2010 they participate in the film Cefalópodo by Ruben Imaz.

He has shared stages with groups such as Sak Tzevul, Lumaltok, Bitzma, El Tri, Natalia Lafourcade, Jumbo and Kinky.

In this way, five young Comca'ac, with an immense roots in their identity, their customs and their language, who live in a small town in the coastal area of ​​Sonora, manifest themselves through music to participate in the scene global.

MEMBERS:

Cmique / Francisco Molina Sesma “El Indio”/ Voz líder.

Hassa /Anselmo Morales Astorga / Guitarra eléctrica.

Sipoj /Jeremías López Félix / Bajo eléctrico.

Haxz / Eliezer Barnett Herrera / Batería.

Hamac Caziim - Hamac Caziim (Fuego Divino)

Tracklist:

1. Baico Baico

2. Camaj Hiyobi Hiyobi

3. Cmoam Coicoos

4. Hammat Coicoos

5. Sidaine

6. Sibale Sibale

7. Sabeda Baheta Manido

8. Thoni Yobe Manabii

9. Ihamoc Hanontofin

10. Sabidabata Bimanaidoba

Eivør

So says Eivør – vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter with a voice of rare beauty and power – when asked about where she gets her inspiration. These aren’t just words as she has relentlessly pursued music ever since dedicating her life to it at the tender age of fifteen.

Born in 1983 in the Faroe Islands, Eivør’s early musical forays were steeped in Faroese musical traditions. At the age of sixteen she released her self-titled debut album bearing the marks of this fruitful starting point. While an enduring love of Faroese culture remains at the heart of her work, its expression has been widened through profound interaction with other traditions.

Eivør’s musical palette has broadened since her folk beginnings as her albums and performances variably have included jazz, country folk, big band stylings, classical influences, and trip hop tinted rock. As of late, she has consolidated these experimental inputs into her own style of folktronica with heartfelt lyrical observations of life as it unfolds.

Eivør is now based in Denmark. Her music covers a wide musical and emotional range. She remains a voice unique in its intimacy, its effortless virtuosity and range of colours, evident from her first recording all the way through to her tenth album Slør from 2015. The english version of Slør was released in May 2017. The release sees Eivør entering the UK market performing on BBC’s Jools Holland and a sold out UK tour in June with a follow-up tour later in 2017. As always, she is a riveting live performer with a vivacious and warm stage presence.

Her career has thus far been a testament to the fact that there is indeed music in every situation. Yet it takes a skilled artist to be able to grasp and express this music and Eivør is such an artist; an acclaimed vocalist/composer at the peak of her powers.

Members:

Eivør Pálsdóttir

Høgni Lisberg

Mikael Blak

Hallur Jonson

Eivør - Discography

Slør (English Version) 82017)

Slør (2015)

Bridges (2015)

Room (2012)

Larva (2010)

EP

Live (2009)

Mannabarn (2007)

Eivør (2004)

Krákan (2003)

Eivør Pálsdóttir (2000)

An Danzza

Here is a great recommendation of an album that came out in December 2017 from the band An Danzza without a doubt a great album full of Folk, Celtic Folk that will brighten the day with its melodies and accompanied by a good wine

Andrés Campuzano's first compositions, recorded, arranged and produced 15 years later. Finally it sees the light in Yule 2017. This extended play consists of a single song of 30 minutes duration. This time the style is Celtic fusion, with an unbridled, crazy and cheerful touch.

An Danzza - The Spooky Circle Ep (2017)

Tracking list :

1. The Spooky Circle

I leave the links where you can buy this album:

Download - https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/andanzza11

Streaming Spotify  - https://goo.gl/BxmgAx

ITunes - https://itunes.apple.com/es/album/the-spooky-circle/1322633965

Martine Kraft

Martine Kraft is an acclaimed Norwegian artist and composer, combining her traditional nordic sounds with raw power and haunting, dreamlike soundscapes.

As well as being a virtuoso on the hardingfiddle, she is a talented composer with a unique voice.

Martine has released 5 albums and registered about 250 compositions in TONO.

She has been granted schollarships for professional artists and was recently supported by Innovation Norway to create the folkloristic world Spirits from Norway.

In 2013 the national fund for Hardanger fiddles (The Hardanger fiddle is the national instrument of Norway) made Martine an ambassador and she was rewarded with a signature Martine Kraft Hardanger fiddle. 

During 2017 she performs in Belgium, Spain, The Netherlands, Germany and USA in addition to her home country.

Martine Kraft delivers a musical experience that you will remember for a long long time!

"Martine Kraft is an exceptional performer with a stellar band! Her live show exploded past any and all expectations I could have." - Robert Gould, Director Faerieworlds

"A little rock, a little folk… and a whole lot of excellent! " - Lori Gordon 

"There is a power in Martines music that can not avoid to touch!"

- Hamar Arbeiderblad (Newspaper)

"Not since Griegs “Into the hall of the mountain king” has anything as mysterious and powerful been delivered from a Norwegian artist." 

- The Newspaper of Trondheim

MEMBERS:

Martine Kraft,

Nils Jørgen Nygaard Kraft,

Stig Enger,

Jon Karlsen,

Freddy Wike

Martine Kraft - Discography

Huldrin (2017)

Villdans (2014)

Hidden Shore (2008)

Distant Call (2010)

Spirits from Norway (2011)

Fragile Mind (2013)

Toner fra et fossefall (bok m/digitalt album, 2013)


Feather (digitalt samlealbum, 2014)

MUTEFISH

MUTEFISH are culturally diverse six piece band from Ireland, Poland, Lithuania, Portugal and Ukraine. They fuse the musical sounds and cultures of Eastern Europe with traditional Irish influences resulting in an engaging melodic compilation of tracks. Each band member brings their distinct musical backgrounds and tastes giving them their unique sound which makes it difficult to label their style or genre.

MEMBERS:

Tomas Pupalaigis

Marka Lovkil 

Peter Karabasoff 

Bo Stelmach 

Phil Staunton 

Pedro Martinho

Mutefish - Discography

360 Hangovers (2014)

On Draught (2010)

The Dolmen

The Dolmen are a relentless organic Celtic rock band born from the county of Dorset, England. Their mission has been to infiltrate the minds and souls of a growing audience with their tribal rhythms and powerful spiritual renditions.

The Dolmen was founded by prolific song writer & lead singer, Taloch Jameson and after a few changes over the years, the current line up has been solid since 2010 when drummer, Chris Harris, joined to complete the experience. Josh Elliott, lead guitarist, joined The Dolmen family in 2009 and Kayleigh Marchant, bass guitar & vocals, became a member in 2008. After breaking into Europe The Dolmen then found Anja Novotny, flutes & keyboard, in 2015.

Their latest album ‘NUADA’ released in 2016 is emblematic of their success, and testament to the band's artistic evolution and enthusiasm, described by Van Muylem of SNOOZECONTROL “as an exceptional trip”. The release of ‘NUADA’ has also found The Dolmen nominated in the ‘Bastaard Fantasy Awards’ for best album internationally and nominated best live act internationally, of which   they won in both categories.

Members:

Taloch Jameson - Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals.

Chris Jones - Drums.

Kayleigh Marchant - Bass, Vocals.

Josh Elliott - Lead Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica, Accordion, Bouzouki. = Behind The Dolmen =

Kirsty Brown - Sound.

Mark Vine - Merchandise.

Sem Vine - Artwork & Design 

Marloes Visser - Management.

The Dolmen - Discography

NUADA

CASTLEFEST LIVE

KAYLEIGH ALBUM

THE BANQUET

STORM

WYTCHLORD

BALLAD OF CAPE CLEAR

WHISPERING WINDS

SPIRITS OF THE SEA

CRABCHURCH CONSPIRACY

WINTER SOLSTICE

AH RY AH

UNDEFEATED

CRANN TARA

JOURNEY

CROW DANCE

20 YEARS WITH THE DOLMEN

Greenrose Faire

Greenrose Faire plays rousing Celtic folk rock with head-bobbing, toe-tapping rock feel. The Finnish sextet meshes mandolins and violin with rock drums and bass and symphonic synths, and spikes the rollicking attitude with the slightly ominous overtones of Finnish melancholy. Greenrose Faire sounds lively and modern but still tugs at the nostalgia strings for the long-gone days of yore.

Greenrose Faire plays jaunty folk rock, taking you on a journey to a world of ancient woods and solitary beaches as well as lively village markets and rowdy taverns.

The band has great fun on stage, and have played everywhere from corner pubs to concert halls, and from intimate weddings to international festivals, among others Elfia in The Netherlands (with e.g. Rapalje and Harmony Glen) and the Häme Medieval Fair six years in a row (with e.g. Värttinä and Korpiklaani) They also host an annual two-day Medieval Folk Festival of their own in Tampere. 

Line-up:

Salla Rimmi - lead vocals,

Hanna Heinonen - violin,

Niilo Sirola - bouzouki, 

Petri Hannuksela - keyboards,

Mikko Kaipainen - bass,

Tomi Hyttinen - drums & backing vocals

Greenrose Faire - Discography

Beggars and Thieves EP (2010)

Neverending Journey (2011)

My Home Is Where My Heart Is (2013)

Feed the Flames (2015)