Many of you will already be familiar with Laish frontman Daniel Green who is also the monthly resident guest host for the splendid Simple Folk Radio. We caught up with him to talk all things Laish & more!
Ewan McLennan took the time to talk to Folk Radio UK about his latest album ‘The Last Bird To Sing’, what makes a troubador tick and whether the success of Rags & Robes took him by surprise.
We interview Gregory Alan Isakov prior to his UK Tour. He talks about his new album, songwriting, his love of horticulture and more. If you missed our session with him, now’s your chance to hear it again!
Glasgow born Iona Marshall takes some time out to talk to us about her new EP ‘October Covers’ as well as shedding some light on songwriting, travelling, rock climbing and the beautiful Isle of Iona.
The Outside Track release their best album to date, Flash Company blazes the way forward bringing the freshest and most vibrant interpretation of tradtional music I’ve personally heard in a long time. Fantastic!
Folk Radio UK talks to the fabulous ‘The Old Dance School’ after a great set at Purbeck Folk Festival. Plus we have a fantastic exclusive video of them performing at this year’s Shambala Festival!
Our latest session is from ‘Bridie Jackson and The Arbour’, an incredibly talented band from Newcastle Upon Tyne. We also have an interview with two of the band members Bridie Jackson & Carol Bowden.
We talk to Duncan Chisholm who brings his Strathglass trilogy to a conclusion with Affric which celebrates his connection with his ancestral home featuring some of the most dramatic and breathtaking landscapes in Scotland.
‘The Innocent Left’ is the stunning new album from Gilmore & Roberts which puts them at the top of their game as they tackle new ground with a full band and producer. We interviewed them recently at Purbeck Folk Festival.
We talk to Kathryn Tickell about her latest touring venture (and CD) ‘Northumbrian Voices’. A celebration of everything that has made her what she is today and which provides a greater ‘sense of place’ than anything she has done before.
Sam Lee’s ‘Ground Of its Own’ is a wonderful, uplifting and highly original album. It has been crafted and delivered with love and care – and that shines through. Read our in-depth interview sam.
We talk to Dave Gerard of ‘Gerard and The Watchmen’, a hugely talented London based band. We also have an exclusive Folk Radio UK video session of the band performing ‘Monochrome’ from their new EP I Climbed a Tree.
