Albums

Bronwynne Brent’s latest self -release ‘Stardust’ is marked out from the crowd by her very distinctive sound and assured writing ability, suggesting we’ll be hearing a lot more from her in the future.

The Ballad of Willy Robbins is an ambitious and impressive debut from Vikesh Kapoor, one that will surely do much to spread his name and widen his audience.

Seth Lakeman’s ‘Word of Mouth’ is the clearest and sincerest acknowledgement of the links to the people and places that allowed his career to flourish.

With the launch of Plan B at London’s Harrison on April 9th The Bevvy Sisters are sassy, classy harmony sophistication. Heather and Cera give FRUK and exclusive insight into their sound.

The Rough Island Band are a folk band that hail from St Agnes, Isles of Scilly. Their third album ‘On All Sides’ is released this month and I’m over the moon to have been introduced to them.

Dead Belgian bring the passion and grace of Jacques Brel’s songs to a modern audience like no one else can and they now feature the gorgeous vocals of Brooke Sharkey.

Johnny Whalley catches The Jigantics in Wimborne for a multi-talented rousing night of upbeat music. Make sure you check out their album ‘Daisy Roots’.

Commissioned by Celtic Connections, Fiona Rutherford has created the magical Sleep Sound. She gives FRUK exclusive insight into its creation and the support to help realise her dream.

Sunday driver and their guests have crafted an addictive fusion of indie, jazz and traditional music from the sub-continent that’s every bit as powerful as it is infectious.

The legendary Beverley Martyn returns after four decades with ‘The Phoenix and the Turtle’, a welcome return that showcases her immense talents as a musician and a writer.

Somewhere between the dream world and reality Oliver Cherer has conjured Sir Ollife Leigh And Other Ghosts, a beautiful, shadowed, mysteroious song cycle about life and death.

High praise from Helen for Wooden Wand’s latest offering ‘Farmer’s Corner’ which becomes a contender for one of her albums of the year already.