Neil McFadyen

The John Langan Band – Bones Of Contention (includes Album Stream)

Music Reviews 10 May 2013

Two years in the making, The John Langan Band’s “Bones Of Contention” boasts voluptuously proportioned tracks, a veritable United Nations of musical influences and an infectious disregard for musical convention.

Amy Duncan – Cycles Of Life (Album of the Month)

Album of the Month 1 May 2013

With Producer / Engineer Calum Malcolm at the helm Amy Duncan’s ‘Cycles of Life’ is her most polished album to date which highlights her emotive and deeply personal songwriting, a progressively positive, and ultimately hope-filled, experience.

Night Beds – Country Sleep

Music Reviews 7 March 2013

Night Beds’ debut album ‘Country Sleep’ has appeal and will instantly call out to a new audience. If this is even a hint of what Winston Yellen can offer in the future, then his future looks very bright indeed.

Way to Blue – The Songs of Nick Drake

Music Reviews 1 March 2013

Way to Blue – The Songs of Nick Drake sees its release in April, curated by the legendary Joe Boyd it features the likes of Teddy Thompson, Vashti Bunyan, Robyn Hitchcock, Lisa Hannigan, Scott Matthews, Danny Thompson and more

The Willows – Beneath Our Humble Soil

Music Reviews 22 February 2013

The Willows debut release ‘Beneath Our Humble Soil’ is a hugely enjoyable album; with songs that engage and enliven and Jade Ward’s husky tones create bewitching vocal performances.

The Self Help Group – Not Waving, But Drowning

Music Reviews 15 February 2013

‘Not Waving, But Drowning charms’ the listener on every level – the three part harmonies are spine-tingling, the expansive arrangements warm and inviting, and the lyrical content fascinating. A wider audience must surely follow.

Éamonn Coyne & Kris Drever – Storymap

Album of the Month 12 February 2013

Éamonn Coyne & Kris Drever’s ‘Storymap’ delights in an expansive approach to the arrangements, but its strongest asset is the musical tradition of collaboration between like-minded souls.

Salif Keita – Talé

Music Reviews 4 February 2013

In 2011 Salif Keita met up with Philippe Cohen-Solal (The Gotan Project). Together they have breathed new life and new energy into Salif’s music. Talé takes further than it’s ever been before.

A Tribute to Michael Marra 1952 – 2012

Features 27 October 2012

Neil McFadyen pays tribute to the man from Lochee, the bard of Dundee, the unique and irreplaceable Michael Marra who passed away peacefully at the city’s Ninewells Hospital earlier this week.

Interview / Review: Ewan McLennan – The Last Bird to Sing

Interviews 19 October 2012

Ewan McLennan took the time to talk to Folk Radio UK about his latest album ‘The Last Bird To Sing’, what makes a troubador tick and whether the success of Rags & Robes took him by surprise.

Duncan Chisholm – Affric ( Review / Interview)

Interviews 26 September 2012

We talk to Duncan Chisholm who brings his Strathglass trilogy to a conclusion with Affric which celebrates his connection with his ancestral home featuring some of the most dramatic and breathtaking landscapes in Scotland.

Sam Lee – Ground of its Own

Features 11 September 2012

Sam Lee’s ‘Ground Of its Own’ is a wonderful, uplifting and highly original album. It has been crafted and delivered with love and care – and that shines through. Read our in-depth interview sam.

Karine Polwart – Traces: Review & Interview

Interviews 20 August 2012

Folk Radio UK interviews Karine Polwart about her new album ‘Traces’ – the stories behind the songs, the events and influences that have shaped her song-writing.

Lau – Race the Loser

Music Reviews 15 August 2012

Race The Loser presents Lau as a band very much in control of their own destiny; super-charged with confident, free-thinking music that will continue to enthral existing fans and kindle interest from an ever-widening audience.

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