The fabulous Polly and the Billets Doux have announced thir November UK tour and Folk Radio UK are offering the chance for a lucky reader & friend to see them live at a venue of their choice.
Folk Radio UK has an exclusive premiere from rising LA pop experimentalists Lord Huron’s with the track ‘The Stranger’, taken from their new debut EP Time To Run.
The ever popular Finnish fiddle band Frigg are set to embark on their eagerly awaited first tour of the UK in January 2013, showcasing their captivating style of music – Nordgrass, fusing Nordic folk and American bluegrass.
We have an exclusive giveaway from the forthcoming debut album of One Mile An Hour, an album oozing ideas and ambition, cinematic yet intimate. Download the track ‘Heading The Same Way’.
Blowzabella are a free-wheeling institution of today. They’ve maintained their independence and self-sufficency since 1978, an inspiration to many including us! They head off to France this week…find out more!
Ellen and The Escapades have announced the release of their new single ‘Without You‘ as well as a little tour to support this release. Listen to the track now.
The Outside Track are part way through their UK tour for their new album Flash Company which features in our current radio playlist. Catch them live in the UK & Ireland before they head off for Nova Scotia!
The Moulettes announce their new single ‘Uca’s Dance’, listen to it now & find out what inspired the song. Plus get their tour dates which include support for The Levellers & The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown!
Following the release of her debut acoustic EP at the end of last year Chloe Foy has been building her reputation. Her new EP ‘I’ve Got a Feeling’ will bring her a lot more well deserved attention, listen to it now.
Due to holidays etc. this weeks Simple Folk Radio show will feature a re-run of the show which featured the Handsome Family in session on which Dillon is joined by Del Day (Songs from the Arc).
The Halsway Manor Sessions (National Centre for Folk Arts) are a new series of concert recordings which will feature on Folk Radio UK. The first session was recorded this week and features Julie Murphy in concert with Ceri Owen Jones.
Watch Martha Tilston’s lovely new video for her lead track ‘Stags Bellow’ taken from her forthcoming album ‘Machines of Love and Grace’ which will be released next month on 22nd October.
