Released today (01/10/2021) and Folk Radio UK’s Album of the Month, read more about Karine and Dave’s gorgeous new album here: https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2021/10/karine-polwart-dave-milligan-still-as-your-sleeping/
Author Archives: Billy Rough
Various: Fire Draw Near
Fascinating, and timeless, anthology of traditional Irish songs and tunes, curated by Lankum’s Ian Lynch. Well worth checking out: https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2021/09/fire-draw-near-anthology-traditional/
Sickert’s Trash Talk: ‘Sickert: A Life in Art’
Short piece on the painter Walter Sickert and his relationship, and criticism, of modern art. Part of the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool: ‘Sickert: A Life in Art’ exhibition: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/matisse-has-all-worst-art-school-tricks-sickerts-trash-talk
‘Gracie and the Unicorn’: Gracie Fields’ visit to Dundee, May 1949
Recent piece I did for ‘The Call Boy: The Official Journal of the British Music Hall Society’. Join as a member to read more! http://www.britishmusichallsociety.com/
Spiers & Boden Interview: Fallow Ground
Interview with the always excellent Spiers & Boden. Read more here! https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2021/09/interview-spiers-boden-fallow-ground/
‘Under A Raven’s Wing’ Stephen Volk interview
Had a great chat with Stephen Volk about his new collection of stories. Pick up the latest issue of Sherlock Holmes Magazine here to read more! https://www.sherlockholmesmag.co.uk/
Brooks Williams & Aaron Catlow: Ghost Owl
Latest review on Folk Radio UK now. Enjoy!: https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2021/09/brooks-williams-aaron-catlow-ghost-owl/
Spiers and Boden: Fallow Ground
Stunning release from Spiers and Boden, so good to have the duo back! https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2021/09/spiers-boden-fallow-ground/
Vicky Unwin: Love and War in the WRNS
An interview with Vicky Unwin, author of ‘Love and War in the WRNS’, the edited diaries of her mother Sheila. Read the full piece in ‘The People Friend Special’ August 2021
Tré Burt: You, Yeah, You
Latest review up now on Folk Radio UK. Catch it here: https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2021/08/tre-burt-you-yeah-you/
Rough's Drafts 