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Ben Bowdler2020-01-03T11:32:30+00:00
Martin Simpson and Eliza Carthy are among the artists set to appear at a Wild Singing weekend event at Kings Place in March. The weekend festival of folk music is inspired by the natural world and is part of Kings Place's year-long [...]
Martin Simpson, Eliza Carthy and more to feature in Wild Singing weekendBen Bowdler2020-01-03T11:32:30+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 deluxe [...]
Anne Briggs – s/t (Limited Edition 180gm gold vinyl)Ben Bowdler2019-10-29T08:52:34+00:00
Topic Records: Folk in Focus is an absorbing exhibition of iconic photographs from the Topic Records archive focusing on the seminal artists who've helped shape contemporary folk music as we know it. The exhibition includes era-defining shots of Anne Briggs, Shirley & [...]
'Topic Records: Folk in Focus' photography exhibition at Cecil Sharp HouseBen Bowdler2019-10-25T14:45:28+00:00
For the latest episode of the award winning Folk On Foot podcast, Martin Simpson talks to Matthew Bannister about his childhood haunts in Scunthorpe and much more. Listen to the full podcast now on the Folk On Foot website, [...]
Martin Simpson on the Folk On Foot podcastBen Bowdler2019-10-31T16:52:41+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 – RootedBen Bowdler2020-01-07T15:42:58+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 JonesBen Bowdler2019-10-31T16:48:54+00:00
Eliza Carthy – Restitute
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 – RestituteBen Bowdler2019-11-12T12:07:42+00:00
Vision & Revision: The First 80 Years of Topic Records
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 RecordsBen Bowdler2019-11-19T15:22:00+00:00
Topic Treasures
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 TreasuresBen Bowdler2020-01-07T15:36:19+00:00
Rachael McShane & The Cartographers – When All Is Still
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 StillBen Bowdler2019-12-16T10:18:30+00:00
Norma Waterson & Eliza Carthy with the Gift Band – Anchor
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 – AnchorBen Bowdler2019-10-22T12:50:38+00:00
An Introduction to June Tabor & An Introduction to Anne Briggs
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 BriggsBen Bowdler2020-01-03T16:27:53+00:00