Hot Drop Records is an independent label which has released music by international folk group The Rubber Wellies and Basque circus troupe Txintxo Por Tatu.

The unique sound of traditional Manx music is the Celtic World’s best kept secret. This is set to change with the introduction of Barrule, an exciting new power trio hellbent on taking the Isle of Man’s music to a much wider audience. 

Named after the famous Manx summit, where legend says the ancient Celtic God Manannán MacLir stalked his mighty fortress, Barrule fuses three distinct musical forces - gifted 19 year-old fiddle-player Tomás Callister, accordion wizard Jamie Smith (of Mabon) and Adam Rhodes (Mabon and Manx band King Chiaullee) on bouzouki. Together this versatile acoustic unit create a powerful and wholly distinctive sound.

With bold but sensitive arrangements, Barrule's fresh take on traditional and contemporary Manx music evokes an atmosphere that speaks of the natural beauty of the island and the lives of its inhabitants.  Their debut album, self-titled 'Barrule', showcases a diverse collection of material from rousing marches, jigs and reels, to sorrowful slow airs and beautiful songs sung in the Manx Gaelic language.  Follow their rise online via the website where you can listen to and buy the new album.

Phønix is a Internationally renowned and award winning danish folk band. 
The unique sound univers has roots in the Danish and Scandinavian song and music tradition, but they bring it towards new horizons with a comtemporary and unique tone, which points both backwards and forwards.
Phønix's intense and energetic stage performance has taken them around most of the world on the biggest folk festivals, as well as the most intimate club stages.


my name is Jim.
been playing and writing for some years now..
first original band was Back Pedal Breaks, check out the ep on myspace if you
care to...did alot of gigs, played and travelled quite a bit, but i'm still learning.

please feel free to listen and comment as i know some of the songs need 
fattening up, filled out or whatever it is they say :)

i am delighted to be on sound cloud and am thrilled to know there are really
top singers and writers out there, safely away from the poisonous reach of 
them what would ruin music entirely for selfish gains...

peace out..... (till the revolution)
Jim

Fretted strings player and general dabbler inspired by music from all over the world including Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Galicia and anywhere else where people still play music together as a normal part of everyday life.
contact: music.bingham@gmail.com

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