Interviews

The Tradition: An interview with Mike Vass

by Alex 22 December 2011 Features

We catch up with Scottish fiddle player Mike Vass who has been busy of late with his December Well project, a new album with his sister (Ali) and joining The Paul McKenna Band…

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Kings Place Interview: The Boys of the Lough

by Alex 7 December 2011 Features

Listen to this great interview with Dave Richardson from The Boys of The Lough ahead of their performance at Kings Place this Friday!

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An Interview with Jason Steel

by Alex 7 December 2011 Features

We interview Rif Mountain artist Jason Steel and talk about his musical inspiration and his new single ‘I Lost My North’.

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The Tradition: An Interview with The Shee

by Alex 6 December 2011 Features

Read our latest interview in our ‘Tradition’ series with The Shee. They talk about their independence and the importance of teaching traditional music.

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The Tradition: An interview with Fay Hield

by Alex 2 December 2011 Interviews

We talk to Fay Hield about her début solo album, Looking Glass, the folk scene, singing, her new album and stunning new band The Hurricane Party!

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Album Review / Interview: Three Cane Whale

by Neil McFadyen 24 November 2011 Features

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Read our latest interview with Three Cane Whale, a multi-instrumental trio from Bristol with a fresh, innovative approach to music.

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Exclusive: Gardens and Villa Interview

by Melanie McGovern 9 November 2011 Features

Melanie McGovern talks to Gardens and Villa and delves into their past and musical influences.

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Interview: The Wilderness of Manitoba

by Melanie McGovern 19 September 2011 Features

We chat to Will Whitwham of Canadian five-piece The Wilderness of Manitoba ahead of their short stop over in London, and debut European release When You Left the Fire.

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Interview: Other Lives

by Melanie McGovern 9 September 2011 Features

We caught up with Other Lives’ songwriter and frontman Jesse Tabish at North London venue The Lexington to discuss his chamber-pop project’s current release Tamer Animals, touring and classical music.

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Peatbog Faeries – Dust – Exclusive Interview and Album Preview

by Alex 25 July 2011 Features

Peatbog Faeries will release their forthcoming album, Dust, on 8th August which you can preview on Folk Radio UK in full from today for one week. Plus – read our interview about the making of Dust!

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Ra Ra Riot Release New Album ‘The Orchard’ Today

by Alex 16 May 2011 Features

Ra Ra Riot bassist Mathieu Santos gives a track by track guide to their ten track upbeat indie pop record The Orchard + get their UK and European tour dates

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An Interview with Vadoinmessico

by Melanie McGovern 4 May 2011 Features

Melanie catches up with Vadoinmessico and talks to them about their history, influences and plans for the future.

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Exclusive: An Interview with Alela Diane

by Melanie McGovern 6 April 2011 Features

Folk Radio UK talks to Californian born musician Alela Diane. Alela gives an intimate insight into her latest album ‘Alela Diane & Wild Divine’. She explains the reasons behind the new sound she has created and what inspires her.

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An Interview with Krista Detor

by Mike Wilson 24 March 2011 Features

Mike Wilson talks to Indiana-based singer-songwriter, Krista Detor who returns to Europe this April, playing throughout the month in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Krista also shares some exclusive demo tracks with Folk Radio UK

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Interview with Emily Barker

by Alex 3 March 2011 Features

We recently caught up with Emily Barker who has just released her new album, Almanac with her all girl band, The Red Clay Halo. They are attracting more attention now then ever before making them a sought after act for festivals this year.

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Dan Haywood’s New Hawks Interview

by Alex 14 February 2011 Features

Dan Haywood’s New Hawks chronicles Haywood’s journey around Northern Scotland, his songs absorb the land, it’s people and wildlife. What may at first appear quirky becomes incredibly well rooted and natural. What took five years to create can never be done again. So we had to speak to him…

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