There’s far more to Vík í Mýrdal than just its record as the rainiest place in Iceland (the seas are so rough here, they’ve never been able to build a harbour). It’s also one of the most inspiring views one will ever see. In tribute, a new song, dedicated to Reynisdrangar, the three trolls. (Listen for the rain through the window … a bit of a theme with these recordings).

• Reynisdrangar Lullaby

xox, mark + benjamin stacey of reykjavik.… Continue reading

Our pal Jack Day is one of our favourite folk traditionalists. It was hard enough to get him to play into a “newfangled” recorder, and then he kept trying to throw me off by holding phrases and being difficult. So, one take. No overdubs. A song handed down for ages, and now from us to you.

• Rambler Gambler [Traditional]

xox, mark + jack day (chris dadge on beatz)… Continue reading

Beth Jeans Houghton is one of our musical favourites. In the entire world. Ever. Whenever we’re in Newcastle together we always record something at the Heaton Perk Cafe after closing time, and this time around, it’s Gordon Lightfoot’s ‘I’m Not Saying’ (originally re-interpreted by Nico).

• I’m Not Saying [Gordon Lightfoot]

xox, mark + beth jeans houghton (chris + dav on beatz)… Continue reading

..but it’s still dark inside.

• Lonely Kiss [originally by The Consonant C]

xox, mark and louise hull, rob ranger and chris dadge… Continue reading