Our Song of the Day is from Oxford based musician, singer, songwriter, music tutor and producer Jon Fletcher. ‘A Sailor’s Life’ is taken from his forthcoming second album.
Vashti Bunyan reveals more about her forthcoming album ‘Heartleap’ calling it her last ever. She talks about the songs and shares the artwork designed by her daughter Whyn Lewis.
The Rachel Hamer Band are a four-piece band from Newcastle who you should be on your radar, if they’re not then they will be after hearing this. Catch them at Towersey Folk Festival this year.
Levellers have announced the release of ‘Greatest Hits’ on 29th September – collaborations with Bellowhead, Billy Bragg and more. Plus UK Tour & Documentary.
Cape Breton’s Celtic Colours International Festival has announced another great lineup which includes some great collaborations based around this year’s theme of family and friends.
Listen to a live set from Blair Dunlop which he performed earlier this year at Australia’s Port Fairy Folk Festival. The set includes his own material and a great Nic Jones cover.
Maz O’Connor’s first video from her new folk album ‘This Willowed Light’ is a beautiful animated video for Awake Awake made by Marry Waterson, watch it exclusively on Folk Radio UK today.
Our Song of the Day is the title track from Bob Carpenter’s 1974 album Silent Passage. Originally shelved by Warner it is now to be reissued by No Quarter who recognise its timeless magic.
Formed in 1939, Topic Records is the oldest independent record label in the world. They are celebrating their 75th Anniversary this year, watch this new film and don’t miss their exclusives.
