Leeds-based duo, Wychbury, talk us through their new single, 'Cut the Coal', and explain how it was inspired by the tradition.
The third episode of the second series of the Old Songs Podcast features Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith discussing 'The Brisk Lad' [Roud 1667].
This is a hard one to write. Let's call it catharsis. These aren't memories of the great man onstage, necessarily, but of a wonderful friend who lived just around the corner.
Milkweed release 'Myths and Legends of Wales', an album that will appeal to those interested in the folklore of these ancient islands.
Earlier this week, Angeline Morrison released a video for her version of 'The Brown Girl' [Roud 180], so we made a beeline to her door to find out a little more about her relationship with it.
10 traditional folk (or trad-inspired) musicians to go and investigate this Bandcamp Friday. Credit cards at the ready. Who's it gonna be?
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.
Jon Wilks chats to folk singer and Morris dancer, Ellie Gowers, about her close encounters with history in the making.
Janice Burns & Jon Doran announce their debut album with a sumptuous video and performance of 'False True Love' [Roud 419].
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.
Jim Ghedi releases a worryingly prescient version of 'What Will Become of England?', accompanied by the kind of video you won't want to watch late at night.
Nora Brown talks us through the making of her latest record, 'Long Time to be Gone', and schools us in all things old-time banjo.
