Folk&Horror Phenomena
@folkphenomena.bsky.social
Philosophy, SW and Education guy. Reviews of gigs, albums and theatre in the folk world. Considers all horror media. Writes with an emphasis on experiential feel and wonder. Sheffield based, also on Youtube and 1/3 of "3 Men and a Whisky".
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Great story from the Guardian about radical folk singer Dick Gaughan and the on-going campaign to make his records available again
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www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
‘I never wanted to sing into a vacuum’: Scottish folk pioneer Dick Gaughan’s fight for his lost music
A skilled interpreter and social justice champion, Gaughan is a hero to the likes of Richard Hawley and Billy Bragg. Yet much of his work has been stuck in limbo for decades – until a determined fan s...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Great story from the Guardian about radical folk singer Dick Gaughan and the on-going campaign to make his records available again
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
This is fantastic, going to try and get down to see it with my little one in 2026.
My Neighbour Totoro stage show Extends its West End Run until August 2026
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My Neighbour Totoro stage show Extends its West End Run until August 2026
This news can be considered old (as it was announced last month) but it is definitely worth knowing, as the My Neighbour Totoro stage show continues to receive success at the London West End as org…
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November 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
This is fantastic, going to try and get down to see it with my little one in 2026.
@ranagri.bsky.social as part of Wesley Centre Live tomorrow in Maltby, Rotherham.We will be there, it will be good to see you too, I'm looking forward to a night of enchantment.
Tickets are on sale now, click the link below.
www.facebook.com/events/s/ranagri-the-wesley-centre/1527151441800016/
Tickets are on sale now, click the link below.
www.facebook.com/events/s/ranagri-the-wesley-centre/1527151441800016/
Ranagri @ The Wesley Centre
Event in Rotherham, United Kingdom by Ranagri and Wesley Centre Live on Friday, November 14 2025
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November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
@ranagri.bsky.social as part of Wesley Centre Live tomorrow in Maltby, Rotherham.We will be there, it will be good to see you too, I'm looking forward to a night of enchantment.
Tickets are on sale now, click the link below.
www.facebook.com/events/s/ranagri-the-wesley-centre/1527151441800016/
Tickets are on sale now, click the link below.
www.facebook.com/events/s/ranagri-the-wesley-centre/1527151441800016/
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We open ‘At the Threshold’ this Thursday 30 October, 6-8pm. Curated in conjunction with CAMP artists organisation, the show is an intriguing, unsettling, amusing, inclusive journey into the folkloric and esoteric - fieldsystem.co.uk/events-2-1/a...
At the Threshold with CAMP — Welcome to Field System
Samhain or Hallowe’en is a time of year when the division between the living and the dead is felt to be at its thinnest. Field System and CAMP are pleased to present a small-group exhibition of work b...
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October 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
We open ‘At the Threshold’ this Thursday 30 October, 6-8pm. Curated in conjunction with CAMP artists organisation, the show is an intriguing, unsettling, amusing, inclusive journey into the folkloric and esoteric - fieldsystem.co.uk/events-2-1/a...
Blood Tea before @celluloidscreams.bsky.social ? Nothing as horrific... Actually Hello Kitty Pink Apple Pie from @birdandblendtea.bsky.social #horror #tea #notblood
October 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Blood Tea before @celluloidscreams.bsky.social ? Nothing as horrific... Actually Hello Kitty Pink Apple Pie from @birdandblendtea.bsky.social #horror #tea #notblood
October 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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To celebrate the release of my book F*cked Up Fairy Tales, please request the print, ebook, and audio from your local library right meow!
October 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
To celebrate the release of my book F*cked Up Fairy Tales, please request the print, ebook, and audio from your local library right meow!
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Be proud of how far you've come, even if you're not where you want to be yet 🥰
September 30, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Be proud of how far you've come, even if you're not where you want to be yet 🥰
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Woke up to a nip in the air. Season is turning, perfect timing for this contributor's copy of the Absolute Zero anthology to arrive!
If you're up for a collection of genuine chills, you can grab yours at:
deadskypublishing.com/portfolio-it...
If you're up for a collection of genuine chills, you can grab yours at:
deadskypublishing.com/portfolio-it...
September 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Woke up to a nip in the air. Season is turning, perfect timing for this contributor's copy of the Absolute Zero anthology to arrive!
If you're up for a collection of genuine chills, you can grab yours at:
deadskypublishing.com/portfolio-it...
If you're up for a collection of genuine chills, you can grab yours at:
deadskypublishing.com/portfolio-it...
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What a line up!
New Review - one of the best horror anthologies that I’ve ever read for you today. Go and run to get hold of Roots of My Fears edited by Gemma Amor out now - just brilliant! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/9/...
Roots of My Fears edited by Gemma Amor — Runalong The Shelves
I would like to thank Titan for an advance copy of this anthology in exchange for a fair and honest review Publisher – Titan Published – Out Now Price – £9.99 paperback £6.99 eBook British Fantasy and Bram Stoker-nominated author Gemma Amor brings together a unique line-up of 14 authors
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September 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
What a line up!
Yeh I like this one is proudly on my shelf.
Just finished today and this book was excellent. One of my favorite Horror Non-Fictions
August 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Yeh I like this one is proudly on my shelf.
OK let's see what all the fuss is about 😀
August 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
OK let's see what all the fuss is about 😀
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Out review of Christina Alden & Alex Patterson's new album "Safe Travels":
"It is like the river of your thoughts that flow when you see a beautiful landscape or share a story with your family."
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#safetravels #christinaalden #folk #alexpatterson #album #review
"It is like the river of your thoughts that flow when you see a beautiful landscape or share a story with your family."
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#safetravels #christinaalden #folk #alexpatterson #album #review
Album Review: Christina Alden and Alex Patterson's "Safe Travels" - Folk & Horror Phenomena
A review of Alden & Patterson's newest release, "Safe Travels".
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June 24, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Out review of Christina Alden & Alex Patterson's new album "Safe Travels":
"It is like the river of your thoughts that flow when you see a beautiful landscape or share a story with your family."
folk-phenomena.co.uk/2025/06/24/a...
#safetravels #christinaalden #folk #alexpatterson #album #review
"It is like the river of your thoughts that flow when you see a beautiful landscape or share a story with your family."
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#safetravels #christinaalden #folk #alexpatterson #album #review
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For the new issue of @prospectmagazine.co.uk, out this week, I've been discussing Cornish folk horror with some excellent writers including @samkhorton.bsky.social, @janejohnsonbakrim.bsky.social, Jodie Matthews and @ronnieturner8702.bsky.social
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/culture/7049...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/culture/7049...
Welcome to Weird Kernow
Folk horror is enjoying a new burst of popularity in 2025—particularly its Cornwall-set variant
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July 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
For the new issue of @prospectmagazine.co.uk, out this week, I've been discussing Cornish folk horror with some excellent writers including @samkhorton.bsky.social, @janejohnsonbakrim.bsky.social, Jodie Matthews and @ronnieturner8702.bsky.social
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/culture/7049...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/culture/7049...
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New interview. Rachel asked some great questions - I love it when interviewers follow their own interests instead of sticking to standard-issue questions.
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#Minoan #paganism #PaganSky #spirituality #polytheism
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#Minoan #paganism #PaganSky #spirituality #polytheism
Minoan Gods, Sacred Astronomy & the Roots of Modern Paganism w/ Laura Perry
YouTube video by Moon Books Publishing
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July 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
New interview. Rachel asked some great questions - I love it when interviewers follow their own interests instead of sticking to standard-issue questions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG1R...
#Minoan #paganism #PaganSky #spirituality #polytheism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG1R...
#Minoan #paganism #PaganSky #spirituality #polytheism
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If you think they look good online, they look even better in real life. Thanks @ciaraioch.bsky.social for these beautiful pieces of inspiration. Manannán Mac Lir and the Morrigan both get a mention in my book (which I'm close to finishing up now) so I was really drawn to these pieces. 💚
June 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
If you think they look good online, they look even better in real life. Thanks @ciaraioch.bsky.social for these beautiful pieces of inspiration. Manannán Mac Lir and the Morrigan both get a mention in my book (which I'm close to finishing up now) so I was really drawn to these pieces. 💚
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If you like your gentle kind of folk, this one is worth a listen.
Out review of Christina Alden & Alex Patterson's new album "Safe Travels":
"It is like the river of your thoughts that flow when you see a beautiful landscape or share a story with your family."
folk-phenomena.co.uk/2025/06/24/a...
#safetravels #christinaalden #folk #alexpatterson #album #review
"It is like the river of your thoughts that flow when you see a beautiful landscape or share a story with your family."
folk-phenomena.co.uk/2025/06/24/a...
#safetravels #christinaalden #folk #alexpatterson #album #review
Album Review: Christina Alden and Alex Patterson's "Safe Travels" - Folk & Horror Phenomena
A review of Alden & Patterson's newest release, "Safe Travels".
folk-phenomena.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 8:49 AM
If you like your gentle kind of folk, this one is worth a listen.
If you like your gentle kind of folk, this one is worth a listen.
Out review of Christina Alden & Alex Patterson's new album "Safe Travels":
"It is like the river of your thoughts that flow when you see a beautiful landscape or share a story with your family."
folk-phenomena.co.uk/2025/06/24/a...
#safetravels #christinaalden #folk #alexpatterson #album #review
"It is like the river of your thoughts that flow when you see a beautiful landscape or share a story with your family."
folk-phenomena.co.uk/2025/06/24/a...
#safetravels #christinaalden #folk #alexpatterson #album #review
Album Review: Christina Alden and Alex Patterson's "Safe Travels" - Folk & Horror Phenomena
A review of Alden & Patterson's newest release, "Safe Travels".
folk-phenomena.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 8:49 AM
If you like your gentle kind of folk, this one is worth a listen.
Out review of Christina Alden & Alex Patterson's new album "Safe Travels":
"It is like the river of your thoughts that flow when you see a beautiful landscape or share a story with your family."
folk-phenomena.co.uk/2025/06/24/a...
#safetravels #christinaalden #folk #alexpatterson #album #review
"It is like the river of your thoughts that flow when you see a beautiful landscape or share a story with your family."
folk-phenomena.co.uk/2025/06/24/a...
#safetravels #christinaalden #folk #alexpatterson #album #review
Album Review: Christina Alden and Alex Patterson's "Safe Travels" - Folk & Horror Phenomena
A review of Alden & Patterson's newest release, "Safe Travels".
folk-phenomena.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Out review of Christina Alden & Alex Patterson's new album "Safe Travels":
"It is like the river of your thoughts that flow when you see a beautiful landscape or share a story with your family."
folk-phenomena.co.uk/2025/06/24/a...
#safetravels #christinaalden #folk #alexpatterson #album #review
"It is like the river of your thoughts that flow when you see a beautiful landscape or share a story with your family."
folk-phenomena.co.uk/2025/06/24/a...
#safetravels #christinaalden #folk #alexpatterson #album #review
Danny Boyle and Alex Garlands, "28 Years Later" is more than a worthy sequel. An interesting glimpse into what different humans define as safety. Most of all its emotional, and reminds us that, especially when we forget, kindness, love and enquiry against ignorance is a needed path. Loved this one.
June 20, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Danny Boyle and Alex Garlands, "28 Years Later" is more than a worthy sequel. An interesting glimpse into what different humans define as safety. Most of all its emotional, and reminds us that, especially when we forget, kindness, love and enquiry against ignorance is a needed path. Loved this one.
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I don't have much music news as I'm doing rehab on my poorly hand. BUT This is keeping me focused & healthy. £513 pledged for my 10km + for the Sheffield Palestine Women's Scholarship Fund. Thank you. Keep sharing x donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/... #Palestine #Peace #Justice #Education
Michael Walsh is fundraising for Sheffield Palestine Women's Scholarship Fund
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June 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I don't have much music news as I'm doing rehab on my poorly hand. BUT This is keeping me focused & healthy. £513 pledged for my 10km + for the Sheffield Palestine Women's Scholarship Fund. Thank you. Keep sharing x donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/... #Palestine #Peace #Justice #Education
Good luck Mike, I'll take a look.
I'm doing a wee 10km run to raise funds for this important educational cause. I feel quite helpless when I watch the horrors unfolding. This is a small step. Please support, share and pass on #FreePalestine donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/...
Michael Walsh is fundraising for Sheffield Palestine Women's Scholarship Fund
Make a donation and help me reach my fundraising target with Give as you Live Donate.
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June 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Good luck Mike, I'll take a look.
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Follow along with us as we produce a streaming, paranormal slasher horror series! Currently well into pre-production #RedFlag #horror #horrorfans
May 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Follow along with us as we produce a streaming, paranormal slasher horror series! Currently well into pre-production #RedFlag #horror #horrorfans