Frankie Archer to release second single: ‘Close the Coalhouse Door’
Northumbrian wunderkind, Frankie Archer, announces the release of 'Close the Coalhouse Door', a follow-up to her well-received first single, 'Over the Border'.
Folk culture features
Introducing the FolkEast x Tradfolk content hub
FolkEast and Tradfolk partner up for the Suffolk folk festival's 10-year anniversary weekend.
Fisherman’s Friends announce new movie
Fisherman's Friends announce a new movie and album, as well as a musical touring on both sides of the Atlantic. World domination is nigh.
Traditional customs
From wassailing to beating the bounds, dig into our traditional customs pages and discover something new.
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.
Customs uncovered: Bampton Morris dancing, Whit Monday
Bampton Morris dancing is known worldwide for its extraordinary lineage. We chat to one of the tradition bearers and dig into the history.
Customs uncovered: The Hunting of the Earl of Rone
Once a year, over the long Spring Bank Holiday weekend, the occupants of Combe Martin, the Earl of Rone Council, and a fair number of spectators enact this fascinating tradition. Alex Hurr takes a deep dive into its history, but warns of distinct fever-dream vibes along the way.
Customs uncovered: Beasts, Hobby Horses and ‘the suspension of the normal’
Newcomers to the world of traditional customs and rituals very quickly come face to face with beasts and hobby horses. In this article, we attempt to offer some explanation for the inexplicable.
The Old Songs Podcast
Exploring traditional folk music one song at a time.
The Old Songs Podcast is due a return, and we have a new series planned. In the meantime, here's where you'll find the first series.
Rosie Hood and Jon Wilks discuss 'The Cruel Mother', a traditional song that surely continues to have relevance in these modern times.
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.
Tamsin Elliott's debut album, FREY, is, in a word, sublime. Few albums this year have taken us on such a magical journey.
'Mousehold' is a thoughtful head-bop of an album that takes you on a journey through the flatlands of the East.
Vermont folk singer, Fern Maddie, delivers a questing, unsettling, occasionally visionary collection of songs. An impressive debut, well worth your time.
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