On Fretted And Indebted, Alasdair Roberts brings focus to the traditional songs and singers that have inspired him and also illuminates some of his own considerable talents.
Catriona McKay’s new solo album ‘Love in Secret’ has been worth the wait. A bold, innovational and inspiring album, one of the best of 2020, filled with humour, honesty and vibrancy.
Watch Pentangle in their original lineup performing ‘People on the Highway’ live on Belgian TV from 1972. The track featured on their final release ‘Solomon’s Seal’.
Watch the mesmerising new video for ‘After the Bell Rang’, the second single from The Rheingans Sisters new album ‘Receiver’ releasing 23rd October 2020 on the bendigedig label.
For their third cover single, Bill Callahan, and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy are joined by Alasdair Roberts for their unique reimagining of Dave Rich’s Nashville gospel number “I’ve Made Up My Mind”.
We talk to Jenny Sturgeon about the making of her new album ‘The Living Mountain’, the influence of Nan Shepherd’s writing, the Cairngorms, the benefits of the natural environment and more.
Loss, as a uniquely personal experience, is also what unites us, and that is what makes Dead Club so distinct. It is the bridge between technological advances and the tenderness of thought.
Edinburgh Tradfest’s new Spotlight season kicks off with four new online video concerts including Old Blind Dogs, Siobhan Miller, Catriona MacDonald, Margaret Robertson and Malin.
Filmed during lockdown on the West Coast of Canada, Dana Sipos has revealed her stunning and vibrant new video for Lily in the Window. Like the song, it’s an ingenious creation.
If you enjoy your old time music then you should definitely check out the new self-titled release from The Onlies, a young string band who know how to pack a punch.
Don’t miss Cara Dillon in concert tonight. Live at Cooper Hall 2 will be streamed on Youtube and Facebook this evening at 8:00 pm including Folk Radio UK’s Facebook Page.