Folk Radio UK

Ticket Giveaway: Sarah Neufeld @ Bush Hall, London

Alex — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:10:19 +0000

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

Alex — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:37:00 +0000

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)

Alex — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:16:27 +0000

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

Alex — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:55:41 +0000

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)

Alex — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:30:50 +0000

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

Alex — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:49:27 +0000

'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

Bob Meyer — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:40:02 +0000

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)

Simon Holland — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:18:26 +0000

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)

Alex — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:22:01 +0000

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’

Alex — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:51:02 +0000

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

Simon Holland — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:31:34 +0000

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

Alex — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:49:15 +0000

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

Alex — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:43:00 +0000

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

Alex — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:21:32 +0000

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'.

Watch: London Grammar – Wasting My Young Years

Alex — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:36:53 +0000

Watch the new video from London Grammar, Their stunning new single ‘Wasting My Young Years’ is released on 16th June, which follows their debut EP release ‘Metal & Dust’.

Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo – Dear River (Single & Video)

Simon Holland — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:25:14 +0000

The First single release from Emily Barker’s forthcoming Dear River album is the wonderful title track. Like the best of Emily’s songs it has an immediate familiarity, yet is uniquely hers.