Artist A-Z Index – Page 2

Topic’s impressive catalogue includes some of the classic folk albums of all time, recorded by the likes of Martin Carthy, The Waterson family, June Tabor, John Tams, Dick Gaughan, Nic Jones, Anne Briggs, Brass Monkey, John Kirkpatrick, Martin Simpson, Eliza Carthy, The Copper Family, Linda Thompson, Shirley Collins, Ewan MacColl, A.L. Lloyd and many more.

Topic signs Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage

Ben Bowdler2021-10-22T14:19:55+00:00

We’re delighted to welcome Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage into the Topic Records fold. On signing with Topic, Hannah and Ben said "We're so excited to be joining the Topic Records family. Their catalogue has been in our ears for most of [...]

Topic signs Hannah Sanders & Ben SavageBen Bowdler2021-10-22T14:19:55+00:00

Lal Waterson plaque unveiled in Hull

Ben Bowdler2021-09-06T09:20:26+00:00

Yesterday in Hull, the family of renowned folk singer Lal Waterson returned to the city for the unveiling of a plaque in her honour at her former home. Lal's two children, Marry and Oliver, sister Norma, niece Eliza Carthy and Martin Carthy [...]

Lal Waterson plaque unveiled in HullBen Bowdler2021-09-06T09:20:26+00:00

Fay Hield – Wrackline album tour

Ben Bowdler2021-07-27T08:31:44+00:00

It's been almost a year since the release of Wrackline and now that venues are reopening and artists are able to tour again, Fay Hield heads out this September for the Wrackline album tour. Fay will be accompanied on the tour by [...]

Fay Hield – Wrackline album tourBen Bowdler2021-07-27T08:31:44+00:00

Anne Briggs – Topic Treasures Series Vinyl Re-issue

Ben Bowdler2024-04-25T14:34:16+00:00

This eponymous 1971 debut album by Anne Briggs, largely unavailable for 48 years, is widely regarded as a pillar of any folk collection. Re-issued here as part of the Topic Treasures series – the label’s classic and notable albums expanded in [...]

Anne Briggs – Topic Treasures Series Vinyl Re-issueBen Bowdler2024-04-25T14:34:16+00:00

Martin Simpson enters the Folk Albums Chart at number 5

Ben Bowdler2020-12-08T10:50:12+00:00

The Official Folk Albums Chart for November 2020 was announced last night and we were delighted to see Martin Simpson's new album, Home Recordings, enter the chart at number 5. Commenting on his socials following the chart announcement, Martin said "Thank you [...]

Martin Simpson enters the Folk Albums Chart at number 5Ben Bowdler2020-12-08T10:50:12+00:00

Martin Simpson releases new single An Englishman Abroad

Ben Bowdler2020-11-13T09:28:55+00:00

Martin Simpson releases An Englishman Abroad, the latest digital single from his upcoming album Home Recordings, today. The new single is the third song released from the upcoming album following on from October Song and The Times They Are A-Changin'. Martin says [...]

Martin Simpson releases new single An Englishman AbroadBen Bowdler2020-11-13T09:28:55+00:00

Fay Hield reaches number 6 in the inaugural Folk Albums Chart

Ben Bowdler2020-10-20T08:18:32+00:00

Huge congratulations to Fay Hield, who made it in to the inaugural Folk Albums Chart at number 6 with her latest album Wrackline. The chart was revealed last Saturday in a special livestreamed launch show which was hosted by Mark Radcliffe from [...]

Fay Hield reaches number 6 in the inaugural Folk Albums ChartBen Bowdler2020-10-20T08:18:32+00:00

Martin Simpson – Home Recordings

Ben Bowdler2020-12-09T14:05:23+00:00

Martin Simpson’s next album was going to be a live one. But the lockdown put paid to all that. Even so, this cloud does have a silver lining. And what a silver lining it is. Unable to play to audiences (Martin [...]

Martin Simpson – Home RecordingsBen Bowdler2020-12-09T14:05:23+00:00

Fay Hield releases Hare Spell, the first single from her upcoming album

Ben Bowdler2020-09-12T10:00:31+00:00

Fay Hield has today released Hare Spell, the first single from her upcoming album Wrackline which will be released on 11th September. The stunning new video below also accompanies the new track. In the Wrackline booklet, Fay says about Hare Spell "Taken [...]

Fay Hield releases Hare Spell, the first single from her upcoming albumBen Bowdler2020-09-12T10:00:31+00:00

Fay Hield featured on Alternative Stories Podcast

Ben Bowdler2020-07-17T09:28:13+00:00

The latest podcast from Alternative Stories titled "Through The Trees" is out today and features music from Fay Hield. Through the trees is an anthology about trees and woodlands, their folklore and mythology. Dealing with the subjects of transformation and change into [...]

Fay Hield featured on Alternative Stories PodcastBen Bowdler2020-07-17T09:28:13+00:00

Martin Simpson and Eliza Carthy win Folking Awards

Ben Bowdler2020-06-05T10:57:44+00:00

Congratulations to Martin Simpson and Eliza Carthy who have both won awards at The Folking Awards 2020, Martin Simpson was voted Best Musician and Eliza Carthy Soloist of the Year. All of the winners across the eight categories were voted for by [...]

Martin Simpson and Eliza Carthy win Folking AwardsBen Bowdler2020-06-05T10:57:44+00:00

Fay Hield – Wrackline

Ben Bowdler2020-11-25T12:26:27+00:00

Wrackline, the new album from Fay Hield, looks at traditional stories involving the 'otherworld' of fairies, ghosts and the animal kingdom, the new work explores our emotional responses to the space between their realm and our own. Working through imaginary space [...]

Fay Hield – WracklineBen Bowdler2020-11-25T12:26:27+00:00

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