Getting their timing spot on, The Once arrive in the UK on the European leg of their global tour supporting Passenger and also have wonderful Departures just released by Nettwerk Records.
A late night phone call to LA and it’s Lucinda Williams on the line, happy to give FRUK an exclusive insight into her latest and greatest album Down Where The Spirits Hits The Bone.
Daire Ó Breacáin and Lorcán Mac Mathúna have created far more than a recording; it’s a contemporary window on the work of the earliest bards, on the origins of poetry itself.
Our Song of the Day is from a duo that should need no introduction – Kris Drever & Éamonn Coyne. They re-visit ‘Wintermoon’, a song originally featured on Lau’s Arc Light album.
Home is where the heart is and Scott Matthews pours his into what is unquestionably his best record yet as he opens the door and invites you into his world of glorious melody and lyricism.
Our Song of the Day is from the late Maggie Boyle. Gweebarra Shore is a lovely song that was written by her older brother, Kevin. This is from 2000 with Clive Carroll on guitar.
Singer and flautist Maggie Boyle has very sadly passed away. There are numerous dedications pouring in over social media sites from the many fans and artists she had such a huge influence on.
In the second of a new series of Photo / interview features Rob Bridge talks to UK country duo The Shires at Birmingham’s Glee club to chat about their time in Nashville, their forthcoming album and how they pass time on tour.
Emily and Graham, after just two years playing together, have found a characteristic sound, writing songs that effortlessly incorporate so many elements. Their sound is fresh, personal and well worth a listen.
Work and Love is an album about taking the next, sometimes scary step into a grown up world. On this evidence, Elliott Brood have their feet planted on solid ground.
Architects of Harmonic Rooms reveal the new official video for Richard Dawson’s ‘The Vile Stuff’. The video made whilst out ‘on the lash’ in Newcastle city centre is supreme.
“I’m grinning from ear to ear at the sheer exuberance of what I’m hearing and seeing…funked up, punked up, pumped up and blissed out” – Simon takes in the Treacherous Orchestra live.
