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Kris Drever’s ‘Where The World Is Thin’ is a charming album. Confident and mature in its content, and beautifully performed. A fine treat as the nights draw in.

Listen to half of Kris Drever’s new album over on Bandcamp this weekend. Pre-Order “Where The World Is Thin”, out on 2nd October via Reveal Records.

Watch Kris Drever performing his brand new single “Where The World Is Thin”. Another lovingly crafted song let slip into the world by this top-class Scottish songwriter and guitarist.

Filmed by John Gray and Annie Baylis in 2016, watch this beautiful set, and our Tune of the Day, from Julie Fowlis, Pádraig Rynne, Aoife Ní Bhríain & Kris Drever at the Sugar Club, Dublin.

“…anything he takes on is to receive something truly Drevered”. Our reviewer reflects on Kris Drevers talents whilst at a gig which shone light into the present darkness, the memories of which will endure through months and years.

“The Lost Words” finally reaches us in the form of Spell Songs. Composed by eight of folk’s finest contemporary talents: Karine Polwart, Seckou Keita, Julie Fowlis, Kris Drever, Jim Molyneux, Kerry Andrew, Rachel Newton and Beth Porter, the songs bring us hope for the future.

Our Song of the Day comes from multi-award-winning Orcadian Folk Songwriter Kris Drever (Lau) with his brand new single “Scapa Flow 1919”.

This is music in evolution. Melody, poetry, emotion and memory weave in and out like stories. Midnight And Closedown is the next chapter in Lau’s fascinating story. As ever from Lau, it’s a unique and exceptional album.

Scottish folk singer songwriter Kris Drever announces Spring UK Tour including a headline show at London’s Union Chapel. Support for the tour will come from Hannah Read, whose latest album is currently a Featured Album of the Month on FRUK.

Paisley’s National Festival and one of the biggest events in Scotland’s cultural calendar, The Spree is back for its sixth consecutive year with some of the biggest names in Scottish music, comedy and entertainment including Breabach, Kris Drever, Talisk, Dougie MacLean as well as Ireland’s Sharon Shannon. Watch our preview.

Kris Drever puts on a top performance at Fareham’s Ashcroft Arts Centre. Singing audience favourites from his first solo album through to the title track of his latest which has led to one of his two BBC Folk Award Nominations this year.

We catch up with Kris Drever for a backstage chat at Ashcroft Arts Centre. He talks about his songwriting, solo and collaborative work, the geographical challenges of living in Shetland, his future plans and more.