Our Song of the Day is from Jenny Lysander who hails from Stockholm. Giving Thanks features on her debut EP ‘Lighthouse’ which was produced by British singer/songwriter Piers Faccini.
Watch the video on the making of Steve Earle’s ‘The Low Highway’ on which he openly talks about his song ‘Burn it Down’ and the evils of Walmart. Don’t miss his UK & Ireland Tour Dates in August 2014.
Scottish duo Twelfth Day treat FRUK to an exclusive première of their new video for ‘Young Sir’ which was directed by Esther’s brother Tom Swift. A modern take on an old folk narrative.
Inventive Canadian five-piece, Fish & Bird are to give their latest album, Something In The Ether, a UK launch on July 1st. Watch their video of ‘The Lake’, which features on the album.
New Orleans-based Hurray For The Riff Raff take inspiration from John Waters in the new playful girl gang-themed video for ‘I Know It’s Wrong (But That’s Alright)’, Watch it here.
Today False Lights, the new project from Jim Moray & Sam Carter, premièred their epic new video for ‘Crossing the Bar’ at the Folk East press launch and revealed the band line-up. Watch it here.
Our Song Of The Day is from Anglo-Swedish alt-folk band Vena Portae, comprised of Emily Barker, Dom Coyote & Ruben Engzell. Remixed by Peter Morén (lead singer of Peter, Bjorn and John).
Step back in time to 1950’s to The Ship Inn, in the village of Blaxhall, Suffolk. Alan Lomax and Peter Kennedy are there with their recording equipment as Cyril Poacher prepares to entertain.
Our Song of the Day is from Boston Americana / folk sister duo Ari & Mia. Combining traditional and contemporary influences this alluring love song will carry you far away.
With a Canadian tour already under her belt this year, a new album on the way and a Scottish summer tour kicking off this month we catch up with Scottish singer / songwriter Amy Duncan.
Martyn Joseph is to launch his own charitable trust with Bob Harris as patron. It will benefit both global charities and grass roots “people” projects in the UK and beyond.
