FRUK are delighted to premiere this gentle, solo video performance of ‘Midnight’s Mass In Suffolk’s Breast’, originally written and recorded with Nashville’s McCrary Sisters for the ‘Grateful EP’ in 2015. Filmed by Mark Archibald.

As the year comes to a close and the inevitable ‘best of’ lists appear, it’s gratifying to find another album that demands attention. But The Drowned Lover and Other Dark Tales doesn’t permit you to wallow in the past; Paul is a performer who continues to push himself and all those willing to listen.

By slipping out at the end of the year, Winter In London may not get the attention it deserves, but this is well worth seeking out, heralding a further step up the ladder for a highly distinctive talent.

Whilst not a full-on festive offering, our latest mix does contain some festive cheer from Steve Tilston & Maggie Boyle, Tim Laycock, Richard Farina With Blind Boy Grunt (better known as Bob Dylan) & Eric Von Schmidt, and some top-notch wassailing from John Kirkpatrick. Plus classics from the likes of John Martyn, Sandy Denny, Hamish Imlach and Richard Thompson and some great new music and a wee delve into Topic …

An exhibition exploring the history of Topic Records, at Barbican Centre Music Library. We also have a ticket competition for two very special live events – featuring Eliza Carthy, in conversation with journalist Colin Irwin and Topic’s David Suff (plus acoustic performance) and an evening of the same featuring two supreme folk guitarists, Martin Carthy & Martin Simpson.

March Glas is a great debut album for Elfen, not least in being well representative not only of the special interpersonal “connection” that clearly exists between the band members but also of the trio’s high degree of instrumental and vocal inventiveness.

An eclectic group of multicultural musicians, including Lau, Inge Thomson, Julie Murphy, Rachel Taylor-Beales and more, have contributed a digital download album in support of the One Day Without Us campaign which calls for a national day of action on February 20th 2017 in solidarity with migrants and refugees who live, work and study in the UK.

First-generation American Primitive guitarist Richard Osborn studied with Robbie Basho in the late 60’s who declared him “better technically than me or Fahey.” Released via Tompkins Square, ‘Endless’ will be his first widely available solo guitar album.

For their 10th festival Folk by the Oak are welcoming back Kate Rusby – in the year that marks 25 years of her glorious music making. Kate was actually the original inspiration for a folk gathering at Hatfield House. Directors Caroline and Adam Slough imagined a sublime summer evening of music with Kate in stunning surroundings – an idea which sparked the birth of Folk by the Oak back in …

Pangs finds Alasdair Roberts in a power trio with his long-time musical partners Alex Neilson and Stevie Jones, and along with guests Debbie Armour, Tom Crossley, Rafe Fitzpatrick and Jessica Kerr. Listen to The Downward Road, our Song of the Day.

Watch the new video from Folk Singer Songwriter Emily Mae Winters for her new Winter single inspired by the themes of fate, love and transience in John Keats’ poem Bright Star.

Identical twins Laura and Charlotte Carrivick celebrate their ten years performing together with a live album and Anniversary Tour. Recorded live this year at The Convent, Stroud and featuring covers of songs by artists such as Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, it’s one you don’t want to miss.