We talk to Jim Moray about his latest album, Skulk. He gives a fascinating insight into the making of the album as well as his reasons for pre-releasing the album on bandcamp.
We catch up with Scottish fiddle player Mike Vass who has been busy of late with his December Well project, a new album with his sister (Ali) and joining The Paul McKenna Band…
Folk Radio UK is pleased to premier Arborea’s latest video for ‘Wolves’ from their latest album Red Planet which was released earlier this year. The folklorish imagery is magical and fairy-tale like.
Michael Farrant caught First Aid Kit at London’s Bush Hall last week. The noise of the audience reached ear-splitting volume as the sisters took to the stage…
Jackie Oates offers a free download of ‘Gathering Rushes In the Month of May’ which features Alasdair Roberts on guitar whom she collaborated with on Hyperboreans.
Listen to Propermusic.com’s latest podcast in which Ian Anderson, Colin Irwin and Robin Denselow join Trevor Dann to discuss the winning albums in the fRoots Critics Poll 2011 and the changing folk scene!
Read our latest interview in our ‘Tradition’ series with The Shee. They talk about their independence and the importance of teaching traditional music.
Folk Radio UK is covering MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2011 thanks to the fine roving reporter efforts of Findlay Napier. Keep an eye out for his updates and posts!
★★★★★ The Woodbine & Ivy Band are a group of Manchester musicians who have gathered the cream of British folk singers to create one of the best folk albums of our time.
This week we have Slow Club, Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo, Veronica Falls, Alex Highton, Hey Marseilles, Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeroes, Dave Gerard, Monument Valley, Lambchop and Jamie Harrison.
