Interviews

Scott Matthews is in loquacious form as he gives FRUK an exclusive insight into the making of the wonderful Home Part 1, his songwriting and some of the things that inspire him.

Read our live review of the highly anticipated Thompson Family gigs at London’s Kings Place. Plus, we have an exclusive chat with Teddy Thompson before he takes to the stage.

FRUK head to the Red Lion Folk Club in Birmingham to talk to Martin Simpson who discusses his music, his plans and how Sheffield became his home.

Apple Of My Eye’s Arran Glass gives us an exclusive insight into the genesis of their unique sound and how Seven Tides, their wonderful new album was crafted.

Simon heads to Edinburgh for Lau-Land for a spectacular series of concerts, workshops and more. He gives a valuable insight into the event and talks to Joan Wasser, Karen Matheson, Lau and more.

Fraser Anderson talks in depth about his album ‘Little Glass Box’ and the extraordinary journey he’s been on, one that has been fraught with difficulties, but with no regrets.

Lorcán MacMathuna of Preab Meadar talks us through the dance element of their new album with a brief look at the history of Irish Literature.

Sheema Mukherjee gives FRUK an exclusive insight into her debut solo LP, a vivacious vinyl treat that takes her classical Indian sitar skills into a bold new fusion of sound.

The Poozies make their last Guest Tour Blog entry and reveal some great news – a new album for 2015 and a tour in March. What more could you want?

Rob spends some time with the wonderful Stu and Debs Hanna, better known as Megson. They talk touring, balancing work with family life and the future.

Collective schemes thought up whilst travelling between gigs for a Christmas No 1 and a fitness video…we continue with the tour blog from The Poozies.

Daire and Lorcán discuss their new album ‘Preabmeadar’, the wealth of musical connections and the excitement of finding new horizons in ancient traditions.