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{{short description|Online folk music magazine}}
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'''Folk Radio UK''', is an independent online UK-based [[folk music]] and Culture Journal founded in 2004 by Alex Gallacher.<ref name="The Guardian">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2011/feb/23/radiohead-radio-2-folk-awards|title=Radiohead – The Radio 2 Folk Awards|work=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=29 January 2014}}</ref> They are based in [[Somerset]],<ref name="The Independent">{{ cite news | url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/pirate-radio-how-todays-rebels-have-exchanged-the-north-sea-for-coffee-shops-and-restaurants-10468413.html | title=Pirate radio: How today's rebels have exchanged the North Sea for coffee shops and restaurants | work=[[The Independent]] | access-date=25 August 2015}}</ref><ref name="The Guardian">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2011/feb/23/radiohead-radio-2-folk-awards|title=Radiohead – The Radio 2 Folk Awards|work=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=29 January 2014}}</ref> and supported by a team of reviewers from within and outside of the UK. They cover a broad range of folk and roots music from across the globe including [[Indie folk]], [[British folk music]], [[English_folk_music]],[[irish_traditional_music]], [[Celtic music]] and [[Contemporary folk music|contemporary]] folk."<ref name="About Folk Radio UK">{{cite web | url=https://www.folkradio.co.uk/about-folk-radio/ | title=About Folk Radio UK | publisher=Folk Radio UK | access-date=12 May 2021}}</ref> Broader Arts and Culture subjects are also covered including literature, [[folklore]], customs and more.
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| type = [[Online magazine|Online music magazine]]
| language = English
| author = Alex Gallacher
| launch_date = Summer 2004
| current_status = Active
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'''''KLOF Magazine''''' is an Independent online music and culture magazine launched in 2004 by Alex Gallacher.<ref name="The Guardian">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2011/feb/23/radiohead-radio-2-folk-awards|title=Radiohead – The Radio 2 Folk Awards|work=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=29 January 2014}}</ref>


== Content ==
The website features [https://www.folkradio.co.uk/category/albums/ Album Reviews], [https://www.folkradio.co.uk/category/news/ News], [https://www.folkradio.co.uk/category/news/live/ Live Reviews], [https://www.folkradio.co.uk/category/interviews/ Interviews], [https://www.folkradio.co.uk/category/new-music/ Video and Audio Premieres], as well as a regular Folk Show.<ref name="Folk Show">{{cite web | url=https://www.folkradio.co.uk/category/folk-show/ | title=Folk Show | publisher=Folk Radio UK | access-date=13 August 2021}}</ref>
KLOF Magazine primarily features writings on music as well as interviews with a wide range of notable artists and musicians.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://klofmag.com/category/interviews/|title=Interviews|website=klofmag.com}}</ref>


Their coverage is described as eclectic and non-mainstream and includes [[Folk music]], [[jazz]], [[Psychedelic music]], [[world music]], alternative, [[Experimental Music]] and [[avant-garde]]. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://klofmag.com/about-klof-magazine/|title=About KLOF Mag|website=klofmag.com}}</ref>
It launched a specialist folk music channel on [[Deezer]] in 2012.<ref name="Deezer">{{cite press release | url=https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2012/11/deezer-announces-partnership-with-folk-radio-uk/ | title=Deezer Announces Partnership with Folk Radio UK | publisher=Folk Radio UK | date = 27 November 2012|access-date=27 November 2020}}</ref><ref name="Music Week">{{cite news | url=https://www.musicweek.com/news/read/deezer-partners-with-folk-radio-uk-for-niche-radio-channel/052725 | title=Deezer partners with Folk Radio UK for specialist radio channel | author= Jones, Rhian|date= 28 November 2012|work=[[Music Week]] | access-date=16 January 2019}}</ref> Folk Radio UK reached the finals of the [[Scots Trad Music Awards]] in 2014 in the media category.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2014-the-nominees/|title=MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2014 – The Nominees! – Scots Trad Music Awards|website=projects.handsupfortrad.scot|language=en-US|access-date=19 August 2018}}</ref> In July 2017<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2017/07/singing-from-the-floor-no-1/|title=The Folk Radio UK Folk Show – Ep. 1 {{!}} |date=1 July 2017|work=Folk Radio UK – Folk Music Magazine|access-date=14 November 2017}}</ref> it launched a dedicated weekly folk show on British online music streaming service [[Mixcloud]]. It has also curated playlists on [[Spotify]] which are updated regularly to tie in with their online coverage of new music releases.

Alongside interviews, the magazine also invites musicians to write guest articles, this includes a popular series called Off the Shelf, in which artists photograph and present objects from their homes and talk about them.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://klofmag.com/tag/off-the-shelf/|title=Off the Shelf|website=klofmag.com}}</ref>

== Related works and projects ==

* In May 2023, KLOF Mag began a rolling weekly playlist called The Monday Morning Brew, available to listen to on [[Apple Music]] and [[Spotify]].
* KLOF Mag began a new Mixtape Series in January 2015, titled Lost in Transmission, that focussed on more contemporary folk and alternative music. The series is hosted on the British streaming music service [[Mixcloud]].
* KLOF Mag began another new Mixtape Series in 2018 titled 'KLOF', which featured more [[Experimental Music]] (also hosted on [[Mixcloud]]).
* A specialist folk music channel was launched on [[Deezer]] in 2012 which was curated by ''KLOF Magazine'''s editor.<ref name="Deezer">{{cite press release | url=https://www.klofmag/2012/11/deezer-announces-partnership-with-folk-radio-uk/ | title=Deezer Announces Partnership with Folk Radio UK | publisher=KLOF Magazine | date = 27 November 2012|access-date=27 November 2020}}</ref><ref name="Music Week">{{cite news | url=https://www.musicweek.com/news/read/deezer-partners-with-folk-radio-uk-for-niche-radio-channel/052725 | title=Deezer partners with Folk Radio UK for specialist radio channel | work=[[Music Week]] | access-date=16 January 2019}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.folkradio.co.uk/ Official website]
* [https://klofmag.com/ Official website]


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KLOF Mag
Type of site
Online music magazine
Available inEnglish
Created byAlex Gallacher
URLklofmag.com
LaunchedSummer 2004
Current statusActive

KLOF Magazine is an Independent online music and culture magazine launched in 2004 by Alex Gallacher.[1]

Content

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KLOF Magazine primarily features writings on music as well as interviews with a wide range of notable artists and musicians.[2]

Their coverage is described as eclectic and non-mainstream and includes Folk music, jazz, Psychedelic music, world music, alternative, Experimental Music and avant-garde. [3]

Alongside interviews, the magazine also invites musicians to write guest articles, this includes a popular series called Off the Shelf, in which artists photograph and present objects from their homes and talk about them.[4]

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  • In May 2023, KLOF Mag began a rolling weekly playlist called The Monday Morning Brew, available to listen to on Apple Music and Spotify.
  • KLOF Mag began a new Mixtape Series in January 2015, titled Lost in Transmission, that focussed on more contemporary folk and alternative music. The series is hosted on the British streaming music service Mixcloud.
  • KLOF Mag began another new Mixtape Series in 2018 titled 'KLOF', which featured more Experimental Music (also hosted on Mixcloud).
  • A specialist folk music channel was launched on Deezer in 2012 which was curated by KLOF Magazine's editor.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Radiohead – The Radio 2 Folk Awards". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Interviews". klofmag.com.
  3. ^ "About KLOF Mag". klofmag.com.
  4. ^ "Off the Shelf". klofmag.com.
  5. ^ "Deezer Announces Partnership with Folk Radio UK" (Press release). KLOF Magazine. 27 November 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Deezer partners with Folk Radio UK for specialist radio channel". Music Week. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
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