The first handful of acts have been announced for this years Truck Festival which is to take place at Hill Farm, Steventon on July 23rd – 25th.
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TLOBF Interview :: Kris Drever
With the release of his second solo album Mark the Hard Earth, Catriona Boyle catches up with Kris Drever. And we’ve got an exclusive MP3 from the album for your listening pleasure.
Boo Hewerdine – God Bless the Pretty Things
A textbook folk album from Boo Hewerdine. But is it enough to get the non-folkies on board? Catriona Boyle finds out.
Lau – The Forge, Basingstoke, 11/10/09
Touring their excellent new album Arc Light, Lau managed to find themselves shoe-horned into a tiny venue in Basingstoke. Unlucky. However, our Catriona Boyle was there to see them work their magic.
Mercury Music Prize :: If TLOBF picked the shortlist
With the Mercury Music Prize shortlist being announced next week we thought we’d pick our own 12 acts who we think SHOULD be on the list.
BBC award winners for Sidmouth Folk Week
The line-up for this year’s Sidmouth Folk Festival has been announced, featuring a whole host of great artists.
Lau – Arc Light
Folk heavyweights Lau return with the second studio album Arc Light, and continue developing their own unique brand of folk music. Catriona Boyle reviews.
Folk Renaissance: 6 Bands Lau Recommend
Folk super-group Lau recommend some of the best new folk acts to hit the scene as part of the recent renaissance in folk music.
