Issue 7 of The Magical Times is out now. Read about cover model, Loreena McKennitt’s new album ‘The Wind that Shakes the Barley’. Caitlín Matthews and Emma Restall Orr share their experiences about the ‘Real World of Fairies’ and Faerie Cara speaks about ‘Mediaeval Environmentalism’. The Magical Times takes a look at 5 emerging fantasy artists and reveals what inspires each of their creations. Other contributors include Angi Barnett, Wendy Andrew, Inkubus Sukkubus, Ceri Norman, Wendy Star and Corwen ap Broch. They also welcome to the team, natural living coach and authoress Sally Morningstar, as she begins her new regular column on ‘Healthy Living’. The latest issue of The Magical Times is positively bursting and as usual features an eclectic mix of articles, artwork features, news, reviews, photo exclusives and so much more to be discovered. As a special offer, new subscribers get a free copy of the 2011 Faerie Calendar.

Issue 7 of The Magical Times is out now. Read about cover model, Loreena McKennitt’s new album ‘The Wind that Shakes the Barley’. Caitlín Matthews and Emma Restall Orr share their experiences about the ‘Real World of Fairies’ and Faerie Cara speaks about ‘Mediaeval Environmentalism’. The Magical Times takes a look at 5 emerging fantasy artists and reveals what inspires each of their creations. Other contributors include Angi Barnett, Wendy Andrew, Inkubus Sukkubus, Ceri Norman, Wendy Star and Corwen ap Broch. They also welcome to the team, natural living coach and authoress Sally Morningstar, as she begins her new regular column on ‘Healthy Living’. The latest issue of The Magical Times is positively bursting and as usual features an eclectic mix of articles, artwork features, news, reviews, photo exclusives and so much more to be discovered. As a special offer, new subscribers get a free copy of the 2011 Faerie Calendar.

Woodland’s long awaited new album, Seasons in Elfland: Shadows will be released on this Midsummer. The album explores the dark side of the seasonal wheel and includes 13 new tracks by Woodland featuring guest appearances by German pagan folk band, Faun, ethereal-gothic singer Priscilla Hernandez, Australian songstress Louisa John-Krol, Spanish pianist Hector Corcin, ghost cellist Adam Hurst and more. The album features original cover artwork by UK faerie artist and Woodland collaborator Brian Froud.
The release coincides with Woodland’s appearances in the UK, firstly at the 3 Wishes Faery Fest (June 18-21st) then London’s first Urban Faery Ball on June 25th.

Woodland’s long awaited new album, Seasons in Elfland: Shadows will be released on this Midsummer. The album explores the dark side of the seasonal wheel and includes 13 new tracks by Woodland featuring guest appearances by German pagan folk band, Faun, ethereal-gothic singer Priscilla Hernandez, Australian songstress Louisa John-Krol, Spanish pianist Hector Corcin, ghost cellist Adam Hurst and more. The album features original cover artwork by UK faerie artist and Woodland collaborator Brian Froud.
The release coincides with Woodland’s appearances in the UK, firstly at the 3 Wishes Faery Fest (June 18-21st) then London’s first Urban Faery Ball on June 25th.

Regulars on the US faerie festival circuit, The Gypsy Nomads play a toe tapping blend of gypsy punk folk tinged with cabaret, tribal beats and good old-fashioned bawdy storytelling. The duo consists of French born Brit Samantha Stephenson and veteran punk Scott Helland, aka Frenchy and the Punk. Since 2005 they have toured extensively, and 2010 is no exception with a countrywide US tour which sees them play Faerieworlds, World of Faeries festival and Faeriecon (amongst many others!). Their new album Happy Madness is out July 13th and is their 4th album to date. As you’d expect, it is an upbeat collection of songs which showcase Samantha’s wonderful voice and Scott’s excellent guitar work. They’re ridiculously catchy, even after just one listen I was humming them all day long. Dark Carnivale and Vaudeville Voodoo are for me the real stand outs (as in, the ones I have been humming most!), but the whole thing is exceedingly well played and produced.
We have a signed copy of Happy Madness to give away to one lucky reader. To enter, leave a comment. Just for fun, please share your favourite Gypsy Nomads song.
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