“Hannah Martin has a talent for writing particularly moving songs…
There are some glorious moments when the whole ensemble comes together…
Both individually and as an ensemble, the Shake the Chains musicians have created a fine collection of songs of social and political comment that is relevant today.”
Shelley Rainey
Bright Young Folk
19 Sep 2017 We had a lovely chat at Cropredy with Folk Radio UK...
18 Sep 2017 Airplay for Yarl's Wood on BBC Radio Scotland...
Thanks to Bruce MacGregor for playing Yarl’s Wood, from Shake the Chains, on Travelling Folk. It’s a really great line-up of songs and musicians on the show. Have a listen here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b094d02v#playt=0h30m16s
18 Sep 2017 #unpacking
Immediately feel more at home once the books are out...
#unpacking
Immediately feel more at home once the books are out their boxes…
One for you @maddyrebeccareads
15 Sep 2017 Our brand new music video for Song of the Jay, made by Jack Hyde...
Our brand new music video for Song of the Jay, made by Jack Hyde Animations. Please have a watch and share!
14 Sep 2017 Thanks again to the Folkshow on BBC Radio Two for having us last...
12 Sep 2017 So many albums this year! I’ve so hugely enjoyed being...
So many albums this year! I’ve so hugely enjoyed being part of Shake the Chains, and I’m thrilled that our album is out in three days time! This video is my song Yarl’s Wood, from our show at wonderful Folk by the Oak.
Available from https://www.shakethechains.com
The second song from our shed session is now up. This one’s called Song of the Jay…
12 Sep 2017 BBC Radio 2 live session
Very excited to announce that we will be previewing our soon-to-be-released album (and new band name!), Edgelarks, on the BBC Radio Two Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe, tomorrow night from 7pm…hope you can tune in!
11 Sep 2017 Thrilled to receive this in the post, can’t wait to read...
Thrilled to receive this in the post, can’t wait to read it, thanks Nick!
11 Sep 2017 A small glimpse of our bid to become least popular people in the...
A small glimpse of our bid to become least popular people in the post office today….thanking them for their patience, and you for the preorders! We’ll be posting them out regularly from now on, although #edgelarks isn’t actually out until 6/10. Available at: https://philliphenryhannahmartin.bandcamp.com/album/edgelarks
10 Sep 2017 Been meaning to say a huge thank you to everyone who has pre...
Been meaning to say a huge thank you to everyone who has pre ordered #edgelarks - we’ve been overwhelmed by your support! There’s still time to pre order here: https://philliphenryhannahmartin.bandcamp.com/album/edgelarks It’s only released on Oct 6th, but we’ll begin shipping on Monday…
Our shed session is up! Check out our version of No Victory here!
04 Sep 2017 Thank you for all the birthday wishes xxx
Thank you for all the birthday wishes xxx
01 Sep 2017 "Award winning folk duo Philip Henry and Hannah Martin return with a new name and a beautifully..."
““Award winning folk duo Philip Henry and Hannah Martin return with a new name and a beautifully crafted new album… this album delivers folk music with a global edge, and twelve tracks on which to contemplate and reflect on the state of our current lives.””
Thrilled that the opening track from Edgelarks was played by Mark Radcliffe and the team - Mark says,
“Told you it was beautiful - the beautiful swirling sounds of Edgelarks…”
