August 2012

RM Hubbert and Emma Pollock Tour, plus new video ‘Half Light’

Music News 31 August 2012

RM Hubbert has released a new video for ‘Half Light’ which featured on his critically acclaimed album ‘Thirteen Lost & Found’. The track will feature on a new Six track EP to promote RM Hubbert and Emma Pollock’s joint tour.

Video: Martha Wainwright – Proserpina

Music News 30 August 2012

Martha Wainwright has unveiled her video for Proserpina which is from her upcoming album, Come Home To Mama. It was the last song her mother wrote…the legendary folk singer Kate McGarrigle.

Villagers release new single – “The Waves”

Music News 30 August 2012

Villagers are back with a brand new single titled ‘The Waves’ which is accompanied by a new video. They will be touring the UK and Europe throughout October and November as invited guests to Grizzly Bear.

Folk Radio UK Session: Cameron J Niven

Frukie Session 30 August 2012

Listen to our new session from a young up and coming London folk artist Cameron J Niven. He only started gigging in London last year but after hearing this session I think you’ll agree he has a great talent.

Interview: Bella Union (15th Anniversary)

Features 30 August 2012

Folk Radio UK talks to Bella Union’s co-founder and runner Simon Raymonde as they prepare to celebrate their 15th Anniversary at this year’s End of the Road Festival!

The Unthanks – Diversions Vol. 3 and Songs from the Shipyards Tour

Music News 29 August 2012

The Unthanks announce the release of Diversions Vol. 3 and an accompanying tour. ‘Songs from the Shipyards’ is the beautiful and moving film tracing the story of shipbuilding, accompanied by a soundtrack performed live by The Unthanks.

Meursault – Something For the Weakened

Music Reviews 29 August 2012

Meursault have recorded a great album that arrives slightly late to the party, but it’s one that should bring them some of the success they richly deserve.

Interview: Roy Harper

Interviews 29 August 2012

Folk Radio UK talks to Roy Harper as he gears up to his headlining appearance at Moseley Folk Festival on Saturday 1 September. Roy talks about his music, Jonathan Wilson and more…“I’m far from done!”

Martha Tilston – New Album & Tour

Music News 28 August 2012

Martha Tilston has announced the completion of her latest studio album Machines of Love and Grace which will be released on CD & Vinyl!

The Staves record track with Keaton Henson (Free Download)

Music News 28 August 2012

The Staves have recorded a special version of their track ‘Icarus’ with Keaton Henson. You can watch a video of the recording and download it for free below.

Adrian Crowley unveils video for new single: The Saddest Song

Music News 24 August 2012

Watch the video for the first single taken from Adrian Crowley’s sixth studio album ‘I See Three Birds Flying’.

Lisa Hannigan – Sideshow Session

Music News 24 August 2012

Watch Lisa Hannigan performing Knots for ‘Sideshow Alley’. A great session!

Mix Tape Radio on Folk Radio UK: Episode 003

Features 24 August 2012

Episode 3 of Mix Tape Radio on Folk Radio UK is here. HI54LOFI Records have a new mix and a new Bedroom Session from the brilliant song writer Gobloots! First airing today: Friday 24 August

Simple Folk Radio: Thirty Pounds of Bone (The Boat Project)

Features 23 August 2012

A very special show from Simple Folk Radio this week featuring THIRTY POUNNDS OF BONE performing ‘The Ships Log’ from ‘The Boat Project’ which was part of the Cultural Olympiad.

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