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Martin Simpson – Rooted

2020-09-03T15:49:12+00:00

Singer, songwriter and guitar virtuoso Martin Simpson released his latest studio album Rooted on August 30 2019. Produced by Andy Bell and recorded in Sheffield and Oxfordshire, Rooted will be available on CD, LP and digital with the deluxe 2CD and deluxe [...]

Martin Simpson – Rooted2020-09-03T15:49:12+00:00

An Introduction to Nic Jones

2020-11-12T14:59:58+00:00

The 14th release in Topic’s acclaimed ‘An Introduction To...’ series celebrates the classic English folk singer, fingerstyle guitarist and fiddle player, Nic Jones. Compiled by Nic himself, the album includes sleeve notes by Colin Irwin (fRoots/The Guardian) and two previously unreleased 2013 [...]

An Introduction to Nic Jones2020-11-12T14:59:58+00:00

Eliza Carthy – Restitute

2019-11-12T12:07:42+00:00

Eliza Carthy - Restitute Eliza Carthy, should, by now, need no introduction. A multi-award winning singer, songwriter and musician from a formidable English music dynasty. Her mother, Norma was one of The Watersons, whose tight harmony arrangements of traditional songs became [...]

Eliza Carthy – Restitute2019-11-12T12:07:42+00:00

Vision & Revision: The First 80 Years of Topic Records

2019-11-19T15:22:00+00:00

2019 marks the 80th birthday of Topic Records, the oldest independent record label in the world. As part of the celebrations, on 31st May 2019, we released the landmark album, ‘Vision & Revision : The first 80 years of Topic Records’ - [...]

Vision & Revision: The First 80 Years of Topic Records2019-11-19T15:22:00+00:00

Topic Treasures

2020-01-07T15:36:19+00:00

Deluxe CD re-issues of classic Topic albums with original artwork, expanded sleeve notes, unseen photos and bonus tracks.   Martin Simpson - Prodigal Son Considered by many in the folk world as one of Martin Simpsons finest albums, Topic are proud [...]

Topic Treasures2020-01-07T15:36:19+00:00

Rachael McShane & The Cartographers – When All Is Still

2019-12-16T10:18:30+00:00

Topic Records is delighted to announce the signing of Rachael McShane & The Cartographers. Rachael is probably best known as not only as string player/singer for the mighty Bellowhead but also a leading voice in The Transports (alongside The Young'uns, Faustus, Nancy [...]

Rachael McShane & The Cartographers – When All Is Still2019-12-16T10:18:30+00:00

Norma Waterson & Eliza Carthy with the Gift Band – Anchor

2019-10-22T12:50:38+00:00

As two of the UK’s finest exponents of traditional song, Norma Waterson and Eliza Carthy’s rich, distinctive and authentic voices have engaged new audiences and admirers across two generations. Between them, they have three prestigious Mercury Prize nominations, an MBE each for [...]

Norma Waterson & Eliza Carthy with the Gift Band – Anchor2019-10-22T12:50:38+00:00

An Introduction to June Tabor & An Introduction to Anne Briggs

2020-01-03T16:27:53+00:00

The second two releases in our Introduction series are available now An Introduction to June Tabor (TICD003) An introduction to the magical work of June Tabor. Covering songs from her many record releases on the Topic Record label between 1976 to 2011. [...]

An Introduction to June Tabor & An Introduction to Anne Briggs2020-01-03T16:27:53+00:00

An Introduction to Shirley Collins & Topic Records – The Real Sound of Folk Music

2021-04-25T11:09:26+00:00

October 20th see's two new catalogue releases from Topic Records, An Introduction to Shirley Collins and a Topic Records compilation titled The Real Sound of Folk Music. An Introduction to Shirley Collins - CD (TICD002) and Vinyl (VIN180LP126) Few singers of the [...]

An Introduction to Shirley Collins & Topic Records – The Real Sound of Folk Music2021-04-25T11:09:26+00:00

Martin Simpson – Trails & Tribulations

2019-10-22T13:38:43+00:00

World renowned guitarist, singer and songwriter Martin Simpson releases his 20th solo album in 40 years ‘Trails & Tribulations’ on September 1st 2017 via Topic Records. The brand-new studio album, his first new solo work since 2013’s widely praised ‘Vagrant Stanzas’, will [...]

Martin Simpson – Trails & Tribulations2019-10-22T13:38:43+00:00

Pentangle – Finale (Record Store Day Exclusive Triple Vinyl)

2019-10-22T13:56:09+00:00

For this years Record Store Day (on the 22nd April) we're releasing, in association with Vinyl 180, a beautiful 180g triple vinyl version of Pentangle's Finale. This Limited Edition pressing of 500 copies for Record Store Day, sees 'Finale' spread across three [...]

Pentangle – Finale (Record Store Day Exclusive Triple Vinyl)2019-10-22T13:56:09+00:00

Various Artists – Folk Music Of Albania

2019-10-31T10:03:03+00:00

Albania's turbulent past, with its patchwork history of occupation, has produced a traditional rural music of remarkable variety as well as great beauty. Unaccompanied heroic ballads, funeral laments and political and lyrical songs are interspersed with dance-tunes on various lutes, flutes and [...]

Various Artists – Folk Music Of Albania2019-10-31T10:03:03+00:00
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