News

Earlier this year, Brooklyn-based folk singer Katie Schottland, better known as Swimming Bell, released her stunning debut album Wild Sight. Watch her new video for her cover of Wands “Driving”, simply stunning…but then I expected nothing less.

Our Song of the day comes from The Lasses, a folk duo from The Netherlands. Take a listen to their new single ‘The Tide’, taken from their forthcoming new album ‘Undone’. They will be in the UK in early September so don’t miss them.

Mark Radcliffe announces the nominees for the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2019. Now in its 20th year, this year’s ceremony, presented by Mark, will take place at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on Wednesday 16 October 2019.

Harrow are getting ready to host their first-ever Folk Festival. Folk on the Hill takes place at the Ryan Theatre on 10/11 August 2019. The lineup includes Reg Meuross, Holy Moly and the Crackers, Grace Petrie, India Electric Company, Odette Michelle and more.

Watch Mexico Alone, the new single from The Mining Co., the musical project of Ireland born, London based singer/songwriter Michael Gallagher. It features on his forthcoming new album Frontier out on 27th September.

I take a look at this year’s Sidmouth Folk Festival lineup and tried to come up with a list of recommended concerts and performances – no easy task considering the immense line-up. It’s quite unlike any other festival out there.

Greentrax Records are to release a new Dick Gaughan live album that was recorded in 1982 which, as well as featuring some of his all-time greats, includes previously unrecorded songs and a duet with the late great Johnny Cunningham.

News of The John Martyn Project was music to my ears. Featuring Blythe Pepino, Kit Hawes, Pete Josef and Sam Brookes they each bring their own story and connection to John’s music, don’t hesitate in getting a ticket for what is sure to be a rewarding experience.

Dark-folk Hampshire-based duo Provincials, featuring Polly Perry (Polly & the Billets Doux) & Seb Hunter, return with new single and video for Skara Brae, the lead track from their forthcoming new album.

Special guests announced for Richard Thompson’s 70th Birthday bash including Alistair Anderson, Ashley Hutchings, Christine Collister, Danny Thompson, Dave Mattacks, Dave Pegg, David Gilmour, Eliza Carthy, Kate Rusby, Linda Thompson, Loudon Wainwright III, Maddy Prior, Martin Carthy, Olivia Chaney, Simon Nicol, Teddy Thompson and more.

Three of the Folk Radio UK that are heading to Cherry Hinton Hall for Cambridge Folk Festival this year (1-4 August 2019) tell us their top must-see acts of the festival.

Listen to ‘Born Human’, the new single from Martin Simpson which tackles environmental conservation. It’s taken from his new studio album Rooted which is set for release on August 30 via Topic Records.