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Welcome to Splatterfolk. A combination of traditional Irish/British/American folk with contemporary art music, experimental theatre and modernistic poetry.

Robin Aigner - Bandito

Read our review of Robin Aigner's latest release, Bandito!

Malcolm Middleton - Video

Watch this great video about Malcolm's latest album "Waxing Gibbous"

Julie Doiron - live at Elder Schoolhouse (video)

Watch Julie Doiron performing tracks from "I can wonder what you did with your day"

New Arrivals & Reviews

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Robin Aigner - Bandito

Malcolm Middleton - Video

Withered Hand - You're Not Alone

Whole Schebang

PJ Harvey and John Parish - A Woman a Man Walked By

Bill Callahan - Sometimes I wish I were an Eagle

Pink Mountaintops - Outside Love

Latest News & Interviews

Folk Radio UK Fund Drive

Folk Radio UK relies upon voluntary donations from listeners to keep it running. We now need your support to continue broadcasting.

Two Rivers Success Story

When I first sponsored the Two Rivers Folk Festival it was clear that they lived by their motto: "Strength in Community", it was this central belief that I liked about the festival.

British/Celtic Stream Top 40 Votes

Here is the the most voted for tracks on the Celtic / British Folk stream for the last 30 days. Eric Bogle takes the top slot very quickly considering he's a fairly new arrival. You can read our review and get his gig dates here

Topic Celebrates 70 Years

In 2009, Topic Records celebrates its 70th anniversary. This makes it the oldest, truly independent record company in the world and an extremely sprightly, almost ageless senior citizen compared to youngsters Motown, Island and Rough Trade who also enjoy big anniversaries this year.

Lisa Knapp and James Yorkston Video Tour Diary

James Yorkston and Lisa Knapp undertook a Scottish tour together in May this year which was filmed over ten days. Here is the video tour diary for your pleasure.

Lisa Knapp and James Yorkston Video Tour Diary

Woodland Recordings presents BLANKET / FEE REEGA - 4th July

Woodland Recordings are hosting a rare concert. Unfortunately it is not in the UK but in Berlin and, as we have a large number of German listeners, here it is from the horses mouth:Details of concert:

Calling all Artists and Bands - The Green Man Needs You!

It's that time of year folks. Last year the Green Man Festival approached us to help publicise their competition to be the opening act at their festival. They are doing the same again this year so spread the word! Here's the low down from the organisers:

Chris Wood Interview

With the release of Chris Wood's Albion (an anthology) we thought it was about time we caught up with Chris to have a chat and delve into his psyche. So here it is folks:

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Robin Aigner - Bandito

Malcolm Middleton - Video

Julie Doiron - live at Elder Schoolhouse (video)