More Record Store Day gems from Fledg’ling Records including Bob and Ron Copper and Shirley Collins – English Songs – the first time this iconic record has been made available as a vinyl EP since its first release.
Topic are really spoiling us on Record Store Day this Saturday 18th April. They have announced a limited vinyl reissue of a seminal folk album, Anne Briggs’ self-titled LP, originally issued by Topic in 1971. This is a gem in the Topic crown, one you don’t want to miss.
This is another sterling example of Topic Records consistency – ‘this compilation is not only the icing on the cake, it’s also the sponge, the jam and the candles on the top’.
Johnny reviews a historic moment: Topic Records 75th Anniversary Concert, taking in great performances from Blair Dunlop, Martin Carthy, Fay Hield, Kris Drever and more. Plus some interviews along the way.
With Topic reaching its 75th anniversary, David Suff was kind enough to take time out at the Independent Label Fair to give FRUK an exclusive insight into the birthday plans.
Formed in 1939, Topic Records is the oldest independent record label in the world. They are celebrating their 75th Anniversary this year, watch this new film and don’t miss their exclusives.
The first Martin & Eliza Carthy duo album, The Moral Of The Elephant is just their voices, their instruments and elegantly simple arrangements, a brilliant release for Topic’s 75th year.
Towersey Festival announce double celebration for their 50 years and 75 Years Of Topic Records with a concert hosted by Norma Waterson, Eliza Carthy and The Gift Band.
We take a brief look at Anne Briggs’s early years as Topic Records announce the release of a 50th anniversary facsimile edition of her seminal debut EP ‘The Hazards of Love’.
Watch the video interview of Martin and Eliza Carthy talking about their first ever duo album together ‘The Moral of the Elephant’ which includes tributes to Mike Waterson and Michael Marra.
A big year for Towersey Festival this year with Richard Thompson just announced and a host of other top artists as well as a special ’75 Years of Topic Records’ celebration.
Watch this recent video of Martin Simpson and Andy Cutting putting on a great performance at Music on the Marr. They will be performing as a trio with Nancy Kerr later next year.
Watch the new music video from the wonderful Linda Thompson (our current Artist of the Month) for the title track from her new album ‘Won’t Be Long Now’. Plus a video interview of Linda talking about the new album.
One of the great female folk voices of the 70s and early 80s was almost lost forever, but having battled a debilitating illness ‘Won’t Be Long Now’ is a triumphant return for Linda Thompson.
Get your first taster of Linda Thompson’s new album Won’t Be Long Now which features Richard Thompson, John Kirkpatrick, Dave Swarbrick, Martin Carthy, Sam Amidon and many more!
A master craftsman captured in intimate style with production assistance from friend Richard Hawley, Vagrant Stanzas is the album Martin Simpson was born to make.
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.
