A new series from Weird Walk 🐴

MUSIC FROM THE SOIL, MUSIC FOR EVERYONE

You may have noticed there is something stirring out there in the hedgerows, a whisper in the copse, a ripple on the pond. A diverse breed of musical innovators are drawing on the past, on folklore, history and myth, to weave new patterns on their sonic looms... 

Some operate within the rich worlds of folk music and dance; others draw threads from electronica, metal and the avant-garde. And although distinct in their sounds and methods, there is also a markedly inclusive spirit.

We hope you enjoy the first issue of our new music 'zine—by revolting peasants, for revolting peasants.

Following a welcoming editorial, this first issue of Peasant includes the following features:

• The Music of the Morris: Lily Doble of Stroud-based side Boss Morris reveals the rich history of our favourite folk dance

• Enya Forever: The Queen of Synth Dreams

• Montol Magick: Artist and musician Daisy Rickman on the Kernow Solstice Ceremony

• The Subliminal Catalogue: Peter Talisman on the origins of Lord of the Harvest

• Live Hacks: Patrick Clarke explores the vibrant and inclusive folk community orbiting the Broadside Hacks Folk Club

• Siege Mentality: Dungeon synth levels up, an interview with Abysmal Specter

• Songs with a Postcode: Jon Wilks investigates the links between people, places, and traditional songs

• Folkword Puzzle / Classifieds

The Peculiar Parish Bookshop is proud to offer this exciting new Weird Walk series from our colleagues in the United Kingdom. Proudly made in Wessex and printed in Essex.

Published by Weird Walk (2024). 48-page A5 pamphlet with a mix of full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations throughout. Art direction by Weird Walk, with layouts and illustrations by Dan Wilson. Printed on high quality PEFC certified recycled stock.