Cut the Coal – a Wychbury live session
Leeds-based duo, Wychbury, talk us through their new single, 'Cut the Coal', and explain how it was inspired by the tradition.
Folk culture features
Sea Song Sessions, a Collaborative Maritime Collection from Boden, Lakeman, Nicholls, Portman & Rutter – a review
The recent resurgence has made it clear that sea shanties remain an important part of the UK singing tradition. Topic Records reminds us what songs about the sea can really be, as Alex Hurr explores.
The Old Songs Podcast: Se2Ep3 – ‘The Brisk Lad’, ft. Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith
The third episode of the second series of the Old Songs Podcast features Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith discussing 'The Brisk Lad' [Roud 1667].
Traditional customs
From wassailing to beating the bounds, dig into our traditional customs pages and discover something new.
Ellie Gowers: Morris dancing, Saddleworth Rushcart, and the Dwelling by the Weir
Jon Wilks chats to folk singer and Morris dancer, Ellie Gowers, about her close encounters with history in the making.
Nick Hayes, the Right to Roam movement, and the Englefield Estate trespass
The Englefield Estate trespass was a celebration of folk culture as much as it was a protest. Victoria Spooner spoke with Nick Hayes ahead of the event to get his views on the relationship between folk and the Right to Roam campaign.
Blackthorn Ritualistic Folk: The Interview
Blackthorn Ritualistic Folk discuss their rapidly growing tribe, their connection with nature, and the launch of their Lughnasadh Folk Festival.
Customs uncovered: the Cooper’s Hill cheese rolling contest
From injuries to history, everything you (and the internet) have ever wanted to know about the Cooper's Hill cheese rolling contest in Gloucestershire.
The Old Songs Podcast
Exploring traditional folk music one song at a time.
The third episode of the second series of the Old Songs Podcast features Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith discussing 'The Brisk Lad' [Roud 1667].
Rounding up a collection of Spotify playlists dedicated to the tradition. Plus, the chance to tell you that 'Sing it Loud, Sing it Roud' exists, just because it's such a good title.
Folk music reviews
Reviewing the latest releases on the traditional folk music scene. We focus on traditional music, or music that has been directly inspired by it.
The recent resurgence has made it clear that sea shanties remain an important part of the UK singing tradition. Topic Records reminds us what songs about the sea can really be, as Alex Hurr explores.
Milkweed release 'Myths and Legends of Wales', an album that will appeal to those interested in the folklore of these ancient islands.
Rachel Wilkinson takes a listen to 'Gracious Wings', the 8th studio album from Jackie Oates, and finds "one of the loveliest voices in folk" still in top form.
