Britain Archives - Beautiful Song Of The Week

July 6

Week 843: “Heady” by Rachel Kitchlew

I have a healthy respect for harpists. A portion of this respect comes from the…

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May 25

Week 837: “Sable Island” by Angus McRae

Sable Island is a weird and wonderful place. Nearly 300km off the coast of Nova…

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May 4

Week 834: “Phone Call” by Mtbrd

When I discovered this week’s featured artist, I wasn’t quite sure how the name was…

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April 20

Week 832: “Marmalade” by Cagedbaby

If you were a teenager in the early days of the internet, few moments were…

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March 16

Week 827: “An Arc Of Doves” by Harold Budd and Brian Eno

I grew up in a house with lots of wallpaper. My parents had bought the…

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March 9

Week 826: “Little Words” by Mint Royale

Given that British electronic act Mint Royale was at their most popular in the mid-2000s,…

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February 2

Week 821: “Sometimes People Just Die” by George Fenton

When the movie Groundhog Day was released in 1993, it was a success. It didn’t…

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January 19

Week 819: “Waves Crash Here” by Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower

This week’s artist was suggested by a reader. Thanks, John! Before we were married, my…

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October 20

Week 806: “Satisfied (Ambient Reprise) by Catching Flies

There is no single non-musician with a greater impact on modern music than Alan Lomax.…

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August 11

Week 796: “Regent’s Park” by Bruno Major

Bruno Major’s 2020 album To Let a Good Thing Die is a fascinating listen, because…

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July 14

Week 792: “Restful Sky” by Matt Carmichael

This week’s song is dedicated to anyone who’s ever wondered what jazz would sound like…

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July 7

Week 791: “Shona” by Jake Chudnow

Sometimes when you hear a song, you’re not quite sure whether it’s the first time…

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June 9

Week 787: “Ricercar” by Penguin Cafe

There are plenty of good Father’s Day gifts out there, and many of them require…

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February 17

Week 771: “Sonoran” by MJ Cole

Deserts are known for their spectacular sunrises and sunsets. This is partly because pollution has…

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December 30

Week 764: “Mansion” by Nina Nesbitt

Most December holidays are about putting others before yourself; finding the perfect gift for someone,…

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October 28

Week 755: “C.R.E.A.M.” by Wu-Tang Clan (OMA cover)

Mainstream hip hop took a sharp turn in the early 1990s. At the start of…

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October 14

Week 753: “Grow” by Facesoul

Generally, watching a performer push buttons doesn’t fill me with respect for their musicianship, but…

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October 7

Week 752: “Blue” by David Bennett

David Bennet is one of my favourite music YouTubers. In fact, with more than a…

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September 23

Week 750: “Continuum 3” by Nala Sinephro

My family had the chance to be part of something pretty cool today. A British…

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August 12

Week 744: “Drive” by moa moa

I hesitated on this one because it’s a bit louder and less traditionally beautiful than…

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