Aidan O’Rourke talks exclusively to Folk Radio UK about the commissioning, writing, performing and recording of his brilliant Holtline his exceptional third solo outing.
Folk Radio UK talks to Gordon Jones, founding member and guitarist of the band Silly Wizard, about Ulverston’s Furness Tradition which takes place from Friday 12th and Sunday 14th July.
With a London show in July Maple Bee talks exclusively to Folk Radio UK about bringing together These Four Worlds, her restless creative streak and life as a music therapist.
Scout Niblett’s new album ‘It’s Up To Emma’ is all about departure, about cutting free – sometimes violently – and starting again, albeit with a bitter residue. FRUK backed Scout Niblett into a corner for a chat.
Glenn Simpson is an artist from the north of Ireland whose main instrument of choice is a gazouki. By way of introduction we spoke to Glenn about his musical past and his influences from Cohen to Planxty
Watch the Exclusive Première of Gavin Davenport’s new video for ‘Wooden Swords And May Queens’ from his latest album The Bone Orchard and read our in-depth interview.
Prior to the start of their UK tour, we caught up with Sarah Howells of the Welsh acoustic pop duo Paper Aeroplanes, she talks about their new album ‘Little Letters’, the beauty of West Wales & more.
Johnny Whalley catches up with those Scottish Acid Crofter Garry Finlayson of “Shooglenifty” who are heading down south this week for the start of their UK tour. One you will not want to miss!
The Leisure Society talk to Folk Radio UK about their new album ‘Alone Aboard the Ark’ as well as their love for the vinyl format and reveal a limited edition tape cassette release and plans to do a few gigs in America.
Bella Hardy’s ‘battleplan’ is by far and away her most consistent record to date which reunites her with producer Mattie Foulds. It may also be amongst the best sounding CDs you’ll hear this year.
Éamonn Coyne & Kris Drever’s ‘Storymap’ is one of our Albums of the Month. As they kick off their album tour tomorrow night we caught up with Kris Drever to get some idea of what the duo have planned…
