Folk Radio UK

Artist of the Month: Megan Wyler
Read our interview and review of Megan Wyler's new album 'Through the Noise'.
Album of the Month: Paper Aeroplanes – Little Letters
Read our interview and album review
Album of the Month: Sam Amidon - Bright Sunny South
Read our review of Sam Amidon's new album released May 13th on Nonesuch
Album of the Month: Steve Martin & Edie Brickell – Love Has Come For You
Read our Review of Steve and Edie's great new album and stream it in full.
Album of the Month: Amy Duncan - Cycles of Life
Read our review of Amy's London album launch.
Album of the Month: The Dunwells - Follow the Road
Read our live review of The Dunwells Album Launch Party @ The Islington.
Album of the Month: Chris Wood - None The Wiser
Listen to 'I Am, the 8th track from Chris Wood's new album.
Album of the Month: Katy Carr - Paszport
Read our live review of Katy Carr's great performance at The Lexington in London!
Album of the month: Cara Luft - Darlingford
Read our review of Cara's forthcoming UK release 'Darlingford'

Ticket Giveaway: Sarah Neufeld @ Bush Hall, London

Giveaway 18 May 2013

We have a fantastic giveaway to see violinist and composer Sarah Neufeld (Arcade Fire) at Bush Hall, London where she will be showcasing her new solo album ‘Hero Brother’.

Simple Folk Radio with special guest host Jeffrey Lewis

Special Broadcasts 18 May 2013

The latest Simple Folk Radio show is presented by Dillon and features special guest host JEFFREY LEWIS playing his favourite records of all time. First show on Sunday!

Watch: Sam Amidon – As I Roved Out (Official Video)

Album of the Month 17 May 2013

Watch Sam Amidon’s official video for ‘As I Roved out’ which features on his new album ‘Bright Sunny South’ which is one of our Albums of the Month. The video is like a tale in itself…

Ticket Giveaway: Iron & Wine @ Manchester Opera house

Giveaway 17 May 2013

Iron and Wine returns to the UK to perform dates in Manchester and London and one lucky winner will get two places on the guestlist for the Manchester Opera House gig (the only gig outside London) on May 30th!

A Hawk And A Hacksaw – You Have Already Gone To The Other World (with Full Album Stream)

Music Reviews 17 May 2013

A Hawk and a Hacksaw do not disappoint on their latest release You Have Already Gone To The Other World. The opener is like a portal and once you cross it you’re in another world. A magical album!

Chris Wood: Track 8 – I Am

Album of the Month 17 May 2013

‘I Am’ is the penultimate from Chris Woods latest album ‘None the Wiser’, Written by John Clare as he lived out his days in Northampton asylum. Listen here.

Bob’s Folk Show: Ep 35 – Patch & The Giant

Special Broadcasts 16 May 2013

On this week’s Bob’s Folk Show he has Patch and the Giant in the studio, a band he will be supporting on their EP launch on the very night this show goes out!

Interview: Megan Wyler (Artist of the Month)

Artist of the Month 16 May 2013

Our Artist Of The Month Megan Wyler kindly took time out to answer questions about the inspirations and creation of the brilliant Through The Noise.

Watch: The Mariners Children – Sycamore (Live Video)

Music News 16 May 2013

Watch the new live video from The Mariners Children performing the title track of their new EP Sycamore which was filmed at The Lexington in London during their album launch.

Owls of the Swamp releases new single ‘The Hypnotist’

Music News 16 May 2013

Owls of the Swamp whom we introduced back in March has just released his luminous new single ‘The Hypnotist’ which features Marketa Irglova (the Swell Season).

Lau: Live @ Union Chapel, London

Live Reviews 16 May 2013

Dead can dance, or they would if they could. You wonder whether Lau have the power to raise the ghosts of the Union Chapel in an exultant, sold out return to the north London venue.

fRoots Radio on Folk Radio UK: June 2013

Special Broadcasts 15 May 2013

On this weeks fRoots Radio Ian will be featuring some of the very best new folk, roots and world music releases including The Abramson Singers, Eliza Carthy, Olivia Chaney, Ruth Theodore and many more.

Watch: Lanterns On The Lake – Another Tale From Another English Town

Music News 15 May 2013

Watch the new video from Lanterns on the Lake, Another Tale From Another English Town is their new single from their new album due later this year on Bella Union.

Nest Collective Hour starring Clara Sanabras

Special Broadcasts 15 May 2013

The latest Nest Collective Hour show features the wonderful virtuoso vocalist Clara Sanabras playing songs from her new album of songs of spanish exile ‘Scattered Flight’.

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