
This is the show about sea shanties, showcasing the singers and stories behind the songs. "Certainly one of the best features of the contemporary maritime music community." - Maritime Music Directory InternationalHosted by Pressgang Mutiny and featuring guests and discussion about all things shanty and sea music. Contact us at:www.pressgangmutiny.com@pressgangmutinypressgangmutiny@gmail.com
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 31 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | Music InterviewsMusicMusic Commentary | ||||

Our guest is Canadian folk music icon Fergus O'Byrne. Fergus is an incredible singer and was part of the legendary Newfoundland band Ryan's Fancy who were awarded the Dr. Helen Creighton Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.
In this episode, we explo... more
Poland has one of the world's most vibrant shanty scenes. In 2023, we performed at the Port Pieśni Pracy festival in Tychy, Poland where we were introduced to Marek Szurawski. Marek is a former merchant mariner and journalist who was instrumental in ... more
We bid farewell to the last living shantyman, George "Tall 12" Frederick. Tall 12 sang the shanties of his home town of Barrouallie as a whaling gunman and kept the tradition alive until his death on May 6, 2025 at the age of 79. He performed around ... more
The good people at CBC Radio One's 'Fresh Air' invited James and Stefan on to chat all things shanties as well as about the upcoming new Pressgang Mutiny album 'Departure'.
We discuss the origins of shanties, connections to other musical projects, h... more
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You have some very interesting conversations. And I understand that you are not a group of professional broadcasters with all the tech gear and skills that go along with that. But it would be great if you could pay more attention to the audio quality of your interviews. I have been listening to Martin Hugill and have been having a difficult time with it. Between his accent and what sounds like clanking/rattling background noise I cannot always understand what he is saying, not to mention the d... more
Best episode yet! Love it
Todd
What an awesome find for those who enjoy sea music and sea shanties. The hosts really know their stuff, and the guests bring surprising twists that I'd never considered. They cover the latest shanty craze, of course, but really dig deep into the history and tradition of the genre, and the personalities of those who've kept it alive for so long. Thoughtful, funny, enthusiastic, and well-produced to boot. Can't wait to hear more!
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