Watch Cass McCombs new video for ‘Brighter!’ which features a stirring vocal performance from the late actress/singer Karen Black who passed away late last year.
Our Song of the Day is a traditional ballad from the young South London songstress Misty Miller. The song’s been covered by many but this version was inspired by Joan Baez.
Celtic Connections 2014 kicks off this Thursday for 18 fun filled days of memorable musical moments promising to be the most eclectic and bold programme to date.
Paul Armfield is celebrating the great response to his fifth studio album by offering fans a free download. Plus catch his solo spot at The Lexington on 2nd February.
Blair Dunlop has today announced an end to ongoing work of the current line up of The Albion Band to allow him and band members to focus on their own individual projects.
Newbury songwriter Des Simmons died in January 2013, a special charity concert will be held in his honour this month feat members of Wire, 1000 Mexicans and Blowzabella. Also listen to tracks from his final album.
Our Song of the Day is from Frances Donnelly, better known as Animal Magic Tricks. Heavenly Bodies is taken from her album Sex Acts, an album that nearly wasn’t….
Hotly tipped for 2014 Eyes & No Eyes unveil a track from their forthcoming self-titled debut album. Progressive brilliance that straddles noise / pop…one to watch for.
Our Song of the Day is from Sean Proper’s solo guitar album ‘Design Engine’, an album that calls to mind American Primitivism, lovely psychedelic strands and so much more.
Last year Lorcán Mac Mathúna was commissioned to write a special suite of music which celebrated the history and present story of Derry. Watch the performance and part of the BBC documentary.
Don’t miss the brand new photographic exhibition curated by photographer and folk musician, Elly Lucas. Elly & David Gibb will open the Cecil Sharp House event with their first 2014 gig.
At FRUK we are very excited by the announcement of a UK and Irish tour from the olllam featuring the core trio of John McSherry, Tyler Duncan and Mike Shimmin. One you don’t want to miss.
