Folk Radio UK TV featuring Cocos Lovers performing a new video, Jake Mattison, This is the Kit, Colorama and many more including vintage folk from June Tabor and Martin Simpson.
Introducing Toby Hay, a 22 year old guitarist from Mid Wales whose playing stretches from traditionally inspired tunes to a more experimental sounding American Primitivism.
Britain’s foremost political songwriter, and quintessential independent artist, Billy Bragg is to become the worthy recipient of the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ award at this year’s AIM Independent Music Awards.
Richard Hawley, neighbour and friend of Martin Simpson encouraged him to record Vagrant Stanzas completely solo. Watch the new Richard Hawley video interview & preview tracks from the album.
American folk singer-songwriter and Folk Radio UK favourite Allysen Callery unveils new music video for Lily Of The Valley, as the first extract from her fifth release, Mumblin’ Sue
Watch the new video for Abi Wade’s new single Boxer, a song that builds a stirring force to match a feisty & defiant battle cry of a song, touching on the subject of domestic violence.
This September, Sidi Touré returns with Alafia, his third international release for Thrill Jockey Records and his most focused recording to date. Watch the preview video.
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.
Nick Drake’s debut album ‘Five Leaves Left’ is to be reissued as a boxed faithful replica on 180GSM audiophile virgin vinyl with extras, a real collectors piece for any Drake fan.
