Literature Thieves are a Manchester based female trio who deliver quirky folk pop filled melodies, three part harmonies…all done with a stylish off-kilter attitude. Very catchy and addictive!
Cry Monster Cry are an up and coming duo made up of Dublin brothers Richie and Jamie Martin. There is a warmth to their sound and a familiarity that draws you in but what really makes it work is how simple they’ve kept it.
Julie Hawk is an Irish singer-songwriter whose debut single ‘The Value of Gold’ is released in January 2013. The single includes a cover of The Smiths ‘This Charming Man’. She is hugely talented, listen to it now.
After many years abroad including considerable time on the Faroe Islands, the poet Randi Ward has returned home to West Virginia. Before returning she took part in one last project: Dregs. Watch the video.
Martin Carthy, Dave Swarbrick, James Yorkston and The Carrivick Sisters are to perform at Cecil Sharp House on 18 December for the Musicians Benevolent Fund. The evening will be hosted by ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris.
Simple Folk Radio is back! Featuring DEVON SPROULE in session with your monthly host Daniel Green and studio guest Nick Hemming of The Leisure Society. Going to be a great show!
This week’s show features some special guests: Jamie Doe of The Magic Lantern and Ballina Whalers, singing songs from both projects in advance of The Ballina Whalers EP launch on the 7th Dec.
Annie Dressner left her home of New York City recently to move to the UK where she is becoming a well established name. She has a list of tours dates set for early 2013 so don’t miss an opportunity to see her.
We are very excited to announce that Deezer, one of the world’s premier music streaming services with 23 million users, has formed a partnership with Folk Radio UK. Listen to our Deezer Radio Channel today!
Ed Harcourt will lead a band of musicians, including Stealing Sheep, Steve Mason (of The Beta Band) and more for an evening of music dedicated to Beck’s new album ‘Song Reader’ which was released as unrecorded sheet music.
Listen to our latest session from London based solo artist Sam Brookes. For a soloist he brings incredible depth to his music which sparkles with a beautiful light, unlike any other artist I can think of today.
Soledad Vélez are a South American duo who recently took in some dates in London. Soledad Vélez and Jesús de Santos have a sound that comes close to the likes of Josephine Foster.
