The contemporary British folk scene is undergoing a vibrant, genre-bending renaissance, and at the absolute vanguard of this movement is the powerhouse duo-turned-trio, Good Habits. Comprising core songwriters Bonnie Schwarz (cello, vocals) and Pete Shaw (accordion, synths)—who expanded into a formidable three-piece ensemble in 2025 with the addition of dynamic drummer Jen Walinetski—the band has … Read more
Executive Overview The contemporary British folk scene thrives on boundary-pushing experimentation, and few acts embody this spirit of reinvention quite like Good Habits. Anchored by the core songwriting duo of Bonnie Schwarz (cello, vocals) and Pete Shaw (accordion, synths), the band has expanded into an explosive trio with the addition of powerhouse drummer Jen Walinetski. … Read more
Executive Overview The contemporary British folk scene thrives on boundary-pushing artists who honor traditional instrumentation while aggressively expanding sonic horizons. At the forefront of this movement is Good Habits, a dynamic songwriting duo comprising Bonnie Schwarz (cello, vocals) and Pete Shaw (accordion, synths). Entering 2025, the pair solidified their transformation into a powerhouse trio with … Read more
Executive Overview In an unexpected departure from the hyper-masculine persona that defined his early career, Aleksandr "Alex Terrible" Shikolai—the imposing frontman of Russian deathcore outfit Slaughter To Prevail—has publicly disavowed traditional concepts of machismo. Long recognized as a poster icon for extreme physical conditioning, martial arts discipline, and viral feats of bravado such as bare-knuckle … Read more
Executive Overview In the fast-evolving landscape of the contemporary British folk scene, few acts have achieved the dynamic equilibrium of Good Habits. Anchored by the core songwriting duo of Bonnie Schwarz (cello, vocals) and Pete Shaw (accordion, synths), the project has continually redefined the boundaries of acoustic-electronic crossover music. For their latest artistic phase in … Read more
Executive Overview In the sprawling landscape of contemporary experimental music, few ensembles operate with the fearless archaeological fervor and boundary-shattering methodology of the Shovel Dance Collective. With their third full-length album, Everything in Readiness—slated for release on October 23, 2026, via Tak:Til Records—the collective has achieved a monumental milestone. This record is not merely a … Read more
Executive Overview In the contemporary landscape of experimental music, few ensembles operate with the fearless historical consciousness and sonic radicalism of the Shovel Dance Collective. With their third full-length album, Everything in Readiness—scheduled for release on October 23, 2026, via Tak:Til Records—the collective has not merely pushed the boundaries of modern folk music; they have … Read more
Executive Overview In the contemporary landscape of experimental music, few ensembles operate with the fearless historical erudition and sonic iconoclasm of the London-based Shovel Dance Collective. On October 23, 2026, the collective released their third full-length studio album, Everything in Readiness, via Tak:Til Records. This release represents a watershed moment for the British folk revival, … Read more
Executive Overview For over two decades, acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke has quietly and steadfastly built a body of work that defies straightforward categorization. Never content to anchor himself solely within traditional Irish folk conventions, O’Rourke’s catalog has consistently bridged disparate musical worlds. His sound weaves together the acoustic intimacy of the 1960s and 1970s … Read more
Executive Overview For over two decades, acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke has defied neat categorization, comfortably straddling the worlds of traditional Irish folk, continental chanson, classical instrumentation, and the timeless storytelling lineage of 1960s and ’70s troubadours. Across eight studio albums, he has continuously refined a multilingual musical vocabulary that resists industry pressures to conform … Read more
