charlie heys

We talk to Joe Broughton who leads The Conservatoire Folk Ensemble, he provides an insight into how the Ensemble works, from selecting tunes to fitting on stage…this year they number a relatively manageable 65 members.

With Wolves the Lamb Will Lie balances richly detailed lyrics with accessible arrangements which present M.G. Boulter’s musical vision intact. Anyone looking for instruction in the dark art of writing meaningful and original songs would be well-advised to give this a good, close listen; meanwhile the rest of us will be over here, losing ourselves in Matt’s music.

Read Part 2 of our Best Albums of 2014 featuring I draw Slow, United Bible Studies, Harp & a Monkey, McNeil & Heys, Blue Rose Code, Jonnie Common, Two Wings and many more

Our Song of the Day is from the wonderful McNeil & Heys. Watch their new video for ‘A Hymn to the Wolves’ which captures the beauty and magic of their music in the most perfect way.

Jack McNeill gives FRUK an exclusive insight into the increasingly busy lives of McNeill & Heys and the writing and recording of their wonderful new album, Any Other Morning.

With Pledge Music and a change of label, McNeill & Heys have created Any Other Morning, a beautiful, mysterious work, charting hidden paths to refocus our view of the world around us.

Folk Radio UK teams up with Purbeck Folk Festival as a media sponsor. Set on the beautiful Jurassic coast of Dorset this promises to be an unforgettable festival with a fantastic line-up!

Jack McNeill & Charlie Heys latest release: ‘Two Fine Days’ is a progressive and forward-thinking folk album which is beautiful, relaxing, intelligent and engaging.