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t/e/u/ & Part Wild Horses Mane on Both Sides - Lancashire Folklore Tapes Vol. IV

Folklore Tapes

Hauntology at its finest.

Welcome to Folklore Tapes‘ Ceremonial County Series: 48 artists composing 48 pieces inspired by England’s 48 counties, presented on 24 tapes in 24 months, with research notes and a housing box.  Each tape will also be available separately.  The attractiveness of this project cannot be overstated, especially for those who love England and cassette culture.  Folklore Tapes has been a trusted source…

Two new LPs from the ever-reliable Folklore Tapes connect music, history and landscape.  One is a sonic collage that includes the score to a film; the other is a celebration of local legends played by a brass band. Larksong (pictured above) features contributions from an all-star cast: Mary Stark, Bridget Hayden, Sam McLoughlin, David Chatton Barker & Emily Oldfield.  The package includes a link…

Can UFO sightings be considered folklore?  Jez Winship addresses this question in the opening paragraph of the booklet included with Folklore Tapes’ new LP, When the Frog from the Well Sees the Ocean (Reports from English UFOlklore).  Winship makes a good case, calling on connection to land, in particular Rendlesham Forest, the site of “Britain’s Roswell.”  If woodland fairies and spites are…

Folklore Tapes ~ Tales of the Monstone

Folklore Tapes has been relatively quiet this year, but the label was not going to miss Halloween, especially when sitting on a tale boasting bunnies, the occult and the plague.  The 12″ Tales of the Monstone is offered in another elaborate package that includes a 30-page stitched art book and a rubbing from the monstone itself.  Bob Frith’s woodcuts and Lucy Atherton’s paintings help these tales…