Watch the stunning new video for Maz O’Connor’s ‘Cordelia’, taken from her new album ‘Chosen Daughter’. The video was made by Certain Light Films, a female-led, London-based film company.
Mancunian trio Harp & a Monkey have been pushing the boundaries of traditional British music for more than a decade, and we are delighted to have an exclusive video premiere from their long-awaited fourth album – The Victorians.
Seth Lakeman announces new album ‘The Pilgrim’s Tale’ and releases first single ‘Watch Out’. The album features Cara Dillon, Benji Kirkpatrick and Ben Nicholls as well as narration by actor Paul McGann.
Itasca shares video for her new single ‘Only a Traveler’ shot on Super 8 film in New Mexico and California. The single is taken from her forthcoming album titled ‘Spring’, out on 1st November on Paradise of Bachelors.
On Saturday, November 2, Walthamstow Folk Festival will be bringing acclaimed singers, musicians and dancers from England, Scotland, Ireland and the USA to the ancient church of St Mary’s in East London for a one-day celebration of traditional music.
Our Song of the Day is from Matt McGinn. Watch the accompanying video for Bubblegum featuring friend and fellow Co. Down songwriter Ciara O’Neill. The single is taken from his forthcoming 4th studio album ‘Lessons of War’.
The 26th edition of the world-renowned William Kennedy Piping Festival runs from the 14-17 November in Armagh City. Listen to a special Folk Radio UK playlist featuring many of those performing at the festival.
The Gigspanner Big Band take to the road again next month with an expanded lineup which, as well as Edgelarks, now includes John Spiers. Watch them performing Awake Awake which will feature on their new album set for release in April 2020.
Anglo-American folk duo Cath and Phil Tyler have announced a series of live dates including Newcastle, London and Brighton. Watch their new video for ‘False True Love/Last Chance’.
The winners of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2019 include Ye Vagabonds, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita, Ríoghnach Connolly, Trials of Cato, Karine Polwart.
Steve Gunn releases Unseen Acoustic, a spellbinding, stripped-down EP featuring intimate acoustic versions of songs from his latest album, The Unseen In Between. Watch the accompanying short documentary.
On a new Tom Waits tribute album, Aimee Mann, Joseph, Patty Griffin, Rosanne Cash, Phoebe Bridgers, Corinne Bailey Rae, Angie McMahon, Courtney Marie Andrews, and more put their own unique spin on the gravel-voiced troubadour’s work.
