Johnny reviews a historic moment: Topic Records 75th Anniversary Concert, taking in great performances from Blair Dunlop, Martin Carthy, Fay Hield, Kris Drever and more. Plus some interviews along the way.
As Real World Records reaches its 25th anniversary, Lándini finds Aurelio returning to his Garifuna roots creating a vibrant, passionate, Afro-Latin update of the paranda song style.
Another successful Pledge campaign sees the Jennifer Crook trio embarking from Carnforth Station on a journey that is about the spaces and places in between, where the magic happens.
Jim Boyes talks exclusively to FRUK as Coope Boyes & Simpson are about to embark on a UK tour featuring a selection of material from their extraordinarily powerful In Flanders Fields.
Making a strong case for being the busiest woman on the Scottish music scene, Rachel Newton grabs a few moments to give FRUK an exclusive insight into her wonderful Changeling.
Released this week as they start a UK tour, the Mareel EP was an excuse for Kris Drever introduce himself to some of his Shetland musical neighbours and he invites Éamonn Coyne along to the party. An excellent idea!
Watch Naomi Bedford performing Gypsy Davey with Justin Currie around a late night campfire. The song features on her new album ‘A History Of Insolence’.
A highly talented five piece based in Eugene, Betty And The Boy have a brilliant, unique sound and FRUK gets an exclusive introduction to this Eugene, Oregon combo.
With a natural story tellers gift, a gorgeous voice and a growing confidence in her songcraft The Lament Of The Black Sheep puts Ange Hardy at the forefront of the British folk scene.
He’s still only twenty but this self titled album is already Sunjay’s third. With a number of award nominations, it fulfils his obvious promise with panache and style to spare.
Our latest mix is a new ongoing regular feature in which FRUK will feature new music alongside unearthed tracks – Alice Gerrard, King Creosote, Kye Alfred Hillig, Gallery 47, Max Marshall & more.
Celebrating 30 years, The Defiant finds The Men They Couldn’t Hang still have energy and commitment to burn with a roustabout record brimful of rallying cries and sing-along anthems.
