In a special series of interviews we talk to various artists about their Sidmouth FolkWeek memories. We kick off with Northumbrian piper and tradition bearer Kathryn Tickell.
Having launched their wonderful Constellations album this week, Moulettes Hannah and Oliver took time out to give FRUK an exclusive insight into their unique sound and what makes them tick.
Ged Flood and Manuela Schuette of Mishaped Pearls speak to Folk Radio UK about their new album Thamesis, they provide a fascinating insight into its inception and its influences.
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.
There are some rare records where the title tells you the story as eloquently as a thousand words. Mary Gauthier’s Trouble & Love may well be one of these, but just in case, read on…
Despite its title, The Devil Makes Three finds Catriona Price and Esther Swift in heavenly harmony as Twelfth Day serve up an album of stunning vocal and instrumental skill.
We have a special treat for you for the weekend with an exclusive preview of the Moulettes new album Constellations. Plus a special limited offer from ProperMusic.
With Pledge Music and a change of label, McNeill & Heys have created Any Other Morning, a beautiful, mysterious work, charting hidden paths to refocus our view of the world around us.
The first Martin & Eliza Carthy duo album, The Moral Of The Elephant is just their voices, their instruments and elegantly simple arrangements, a brilliant release for Topic’s 75th year.
Blue Rose Code proves every bit the poetic champion as the magnificent, musically expansive second album, The Ballads Of Peckham Rye, proves the healing has begun.
Mishaped Pearls ‘Thamesis’ confirms the exceptional skills of its creators and earns them a place among those who make a significant contribution to the rich diversity of music we treasure.
With his second album, House Of Jacks, Blair Dunlop builds on the considerable promise of his debut and subsequent Horizon Folk Award, creating a bold and big new sound in the process.
Neil heads to the annual Distil showcase…an annual gathering of musical minds that takes the exuberant creativity of our most talented musicians and pushes it that little bit further.
In 10 years of music making Megson have consistently wowed audiences with trademark harmonies and sublime song selections. In A Box is further proof of what they do best.
