A veritable treasure trove Diamonds On The Water is Oyster band’s first album of new songs for seven years. We have a FRUK review and an exclusive premiere of ‘Lay Your Dreams Down Gently’.
The Hum is out today and O’Hooley & Tidow have kindly taken some time to give FRUK an exclusive blow by blow on the album, the creative process and more. We have a new video for you too.
With an astonishing CV, Henry Priestman may be able to lay claim to be the oldest singer to make his solo debut on a major label, but in his case the wisdom of age is a blessing for us all.
The 15th annual BBC Radio Two Folk Awards neatly coincide with the 10th Annual compilation CD. This fine and varied set takes the pulse of the folk scene and shows it in excellent health.
The Men With Strong Arms flex their musical muscles with a superb set of songs that reference Bert Jansch and John Marytn while adding something unique. Jonlondon tells us all about it.
Carrie Tree’s Home To The Invisible shimmers with little details and layers that create a sublimely beautiful, holistic sound that grabs your attention with a whisper and a caress.
The Elephant in the room is getting a lot of love from the Lexington crowd as Elephant Revival’s first London show proves a triumph, in advance of the release of These Changing Skies.
The Hum sees O’Hooley & Tidow continue to build on their promise, bringing in Gerry Driver as sonic architect to match a set of songs brimming with big ideas and the sound of life itself.
Following a couple of stunning solo acoustic shows Nathaniel Rateliff is back in the UK, this time with a band. The result? More of the same as his Dingwalls’ show is another triumph.
With a hotline to the heart of the rich variety of America’s folk music, a simple, acoustic approach and pure harmonies have put The Stray Birds in the spotlight as they jet in for UK dates.
Exclusive on FRUK: Watch O’Hooley & Tidow’s new video for Summat’s Brewing, a homage to the anarchists and anoraks that have started their own artisan beer production.
