In the 2nd part of our exclusive interview John Fullbright gets into more personal territory, discussing his musical growth, inspirations, his love of music and the place he calls home.
With their 2nd album The Call Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar prove the merit of two consecutive Folk Awards. They give FRUK some exclusive insight into their inspirations and much more.
With 20 years of Peace Concerts Coope Boyes & Simpson have channelled their amazing repertoire into ‘In Flanders Fields’, creating a poignant remembrance and a prayer for peace.
With a superb new album, Songs and a schedule that sees John Fullbright in the UK for two tours, FRUK caught up with him for an exclusive chat about his art and what makes him tick. (Part 1 of 2)
Adrian Roye And The Exiles were invited by Michael Chorney to Vermont to record and the wonderful Reclaimed results. Laced with sweet melody, it’s a blissful musical breeze in the sultry summer.
With their second album available now, Dave Derby gives FRUK an exclusive insight into his musical history and some of the things that feed into and inspire Gramercy Arms.
Undimmed by age, which naturally enough he has in his withering gaze, I Haven’t Got The Blues (Yet) finds Loudon in tip-top form as he documents the injustices and irritations of life and love.
Kris Drever tells us about his new Mareel EP with Éamonn Coyne. Look out for them at Sidmouth and touring in September plus listen to their revisited version of Winter Moon.
This year has been a busy one for Emily Smith with the wonderful Echoes and her Ten Years compilation. Emily took some time out for an FRUK exclusive, filling in the story so far.
The Hillary Reynolds Band are an extremely talented Boston based quintet formed around Berklee Music College and The Miles Before Us is the departure point for a boundless musical journey.
On the eve of his return to the UK, John Fullbright’s new album Songs is primed for release giving double cause for celebration, as the pecking order of great songwriters has just changed.
On an epic journey, taking pictures and writing songs along the way, Stu Larsen lives up to the title of his brilliant new album Vagabond, produced by his good friend Passenger.
The Call marks the pinnacle of two astonishing years of consecutive Folk Award triumphs, as Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar deliver a masterful second album. Out now.
Twelfth Day kindly take some time out of their incredibly busy schedules to answer questions about their musical partnership and their exciting plans for the months ahead.
With a reputation built on some incendiary bluegrass, Trampled By Turtles team up with Low’s Alan Sparhawk to create Wild Animals an album of bold musical invention and boundless vision.
With Daniel Michalak finally over the worst of a debilitating illness Bombadil are back and return to their break though Tarpits And Canyonlands releasing a spectacular vinyl version.
Kurdish singer Aynur has teamed up with Spanish composer, producer and flamenco guitar virtuoso Javier Limón, creating a bold new fusion that makes Hevra one of the finds of the year so far.