Gentle Men was first produced for a peace concert at Passendale in 97 and released in 98. Now revisited and re-recorded Robb Johnson’s masterpiece is released in a deluxe limited edition.
A tortured soul, Daniel Johnston is a prolific songwriter. Following a tribute concert, Adrian Crowley and James Yorkston have built on their bonds to commit some of his magic to record.
The Hum promises to take things further than The Fragile, looking at the positive stories and searching out the determination, optimism, grit and mettle of migrating people and those who find themselves oppressed or disenfranchised.
Shelby Lynne has a new Thanks EP to follow the acclaimed Revelation Road. She talks exclusively to FRUK about the new recording, being her own boss and running her own label.
Emily Smith announces release of new album ‘Echoes’ which features an impressive guest list of Jerry Douglas, Aoife O’Donovan, Kris Drever, Tim Edey, Natalie Haas and Rory Butler!
Marry Waterson talks exclusively to FRUK about bringing together Lal’s astonishing archive for the beautiful CD and book set ‘Teach me to be a Summer’s Morning’ & the joys of the Bright Phoebus Revisited tour.
Jason Isbell’s latest appearance at The Garage in London is a sell out and touring with his wife Amanda Shires, the couple have the audience in raptures.
Benjamin William Pike is both an outstanding guitarist and songwriter. He talks to FRUK exclusively about his Mattie Foulds’ produced debut CD, Being & Nothingness.
Exclusive interview with Tim Crabtree as the official UK and European release of the album from Paper Beat Scissors (Album of the Month) sees him returning to these shores to tour and record a BBC session.
Simon talks to Bella Hardy about her new Christmas Single ‘I Would Bring You The Moon’, the carolling tradition and more as she prepares for her seasonal tour joined by Anna Massie & Chris Sherburn.
From the Swiss Italian come the Lonesome Southern Comfort Company, the vision of John Robianni and crew offering a brooding, intense take on the classic Americana sound.
Alasdair Roberts talks exclusively to FRUK explaining the detail of collaborating with Robin Robertson and setting his poetry to music for the superb Hirta Songs.
Simon was so taken by Eddi Readers fantastic performance at Union Chapel last night that the urge to get this review up took precedent and the midnight oil was truly burning.
Sean Taylor announces more dates in February and March next year including Danny Thompson’s 75th Birthday celebrations. Their recent pairing at London’s Half Moon makes this unmissable.
Wonderfully evocative Hirta Songs is Robin Robertson’s poetic collaboration with Alasdair Roberts’ musical settings exploring the human story and dramatic geography of St.Kilda.
Following on from the excellent FRUK session, we are very pleased to be bring you the brand new video for The Informer, from Antun Opic’s No Offense plus an exclusive interview.
Having been to the first leg of the recording of this new UFQ Live II CD, it feels great to reconnect with this supremely talented foursome, a band that lives up to its promises.
Good music should lock your feet and jaw to the floor…Those particular objectives were achieved by Luke Sital-Singh in spectacular style at London’s Tabernacle. If you get the chance to see him, you know what to do.
