Our Song of the Day is a live recording from Cam Penner made back in 2012. He shares the true story behind the song which involves a 85 Ford Getaway Van and a state trooper.
The Manchester folk foursome 4Sqaure provide our song of the Day with Lily of Barbary from their latest album. They are on tour now so try and catch them if you can.
King Creosote announces new album ‘From Scotland With Love’, his first album since his Mercury-nominated collaborative record with Jon Hopkins, Diamond Mine.
With Cara Dillon’s first new album in five years due out May 19th we have a nice double video bonus with an EPK interview exclusive to FRUK and also the promo for Shotgun Down The Avalanche.
To be premiered at Durham Cathedral on Saturday 10th May: Will Lang’s ‘Canny at Neet, Bonny at Morn‘ celebrates the culture and heritage of the North-East through its folk songs.
Neil catches up with the progress of Mike Vass as he embarks on his project to re-create a sea journey around the Western Isles, the mirror of a journey taken by author Neil Gunn in 1937.
First Aid Kit have unveiled their new video for ‘Cedar Lane’, a new track from their forthcoming album ‘Stay Gold’ which we’ve also chosen as our Song of the Day.
Cian Nugent recently dropped by the NPR studios to perform a Tiny Desk Concert which you can watch here. Plus catch him at this year’s Sin-Eater Festival in Shropshire.
Iowa based Americana / Folk sextet The River Monks have released a new single. I Am A Lake is the oldest of the 12 tracks on their forthcoming album. Download it here.
