With the release of his new album ‘Vana’, we catch up with Ross Ainslie to discuss his new album, personal wellbeing, collaborations over Zoom and the perils of solo improvisation.
Sarah Lavigne catches up with Estonian trio Trad.Attack! to talk about their new studio album ‘Make Your Move’, traditional folk music, connecting with fans during the pandemic, eco-friendly plans and more.
The Folk Effect features 5 folk bands based across the UK who will be given just 24 hours to write an entirely original song directly inspired by the one created the day before, in a celebration of creativity and togetherness.
Glenn Kimpton and Paul Bradley (Three Cane Whale) share their thoughts on their first recording as ‘raga’merikana’ – spacious, reflective, modal, humble, raga-like, gently Americana-like and always improvised.
We talk to Jenny Sturgeon about the making of her new album ‘The Living Mountain’, the influence of Nan Shepherd’s writing, the Cairngorms, the benefits of the natural environment and more.
In part 2 of the story of Michael McGoldrick’s “Fused” we look at its influence and talk to Julie Fowlis, Duncan Chisholm, Jarlath Henderson, Damien O’Kane and more.
In celebration of Michael McGoldrick’s ‘Fused’ and its 20th Anniversary, we explore the making and influence of a ‘ground-breaking’ album in a special two-part feature including exclusive interviews and more.
We chat to guitarist James Kitchman and vocalist Sylvia Schmidt about their new album, Plus, watch them performing ‘Lowlands’, inspired by one of folk music’s most enigmatic figures, Anne Briggs.
Danny Neill chats to Joshua Burnell, our Artist of the Month, whose new album ‘Flowers Where The Horses Sleep’ is receiving many gushing plaudits, including our own. From creativity to prog…we dig deeper.
Listen to ‘Meeting is a Pleasure’, a traditional folk ballad and the new single from Marlais who chats to us about his musical influences…from Vic Mars to Paddy Tunney.
We catch up with Cara Dillon and Sam Lakeman to chat about life and their first online streamed concert, ‘Live at Cooper Hall’ on Thursday 13th August.
Following Les Négresses Vertes triumphant return last year to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their classic debut, guitarist Stéfane Mellino tells Gerry Ranson it’s good to be back.
