• Davey McAuley

    Davey McAuley

    Master Magician and Illusionist, Davey McAuley, has been described as an out and out freak of nature! This globe-trotting, sword swallowing, fire breathing, glass walking, whisky drinking Bohemian, has been branded the ‘Freakiest Show On Earth!’ His insatiable appetite to terrify and amaze has brought him around the world. He has been seen travelling with many…

  • Peel’s Myth

    Peel’s Myth

    PEELS MYTH is the first solo project endeavor of singer songwriter, Paul Smith.

  • Prophecy Playground

    Prophecy Playground

    Prophecy Playground is an Alternative-Folk project from Tel Aviv, Israel. Founded by singer-songwriter and composer, Or Izekson in 2018, signed to Friendly Folk Records (2019), signed to OOB-Records (2022). More information and current releases visit our sister label, OOB Records or the Artist’s website.

A look into our future distribution and promotion and label artist signings….

Since 2023, the label has taken a new direction, with representing only professional, seasoned, artists on our official Label Roster.  If you are an established, professional musician in search of a folk genre label, send demo-submission. See FAQ for submission criteria. 

Distribution services will still be still available for ‘up and coming’ and unestablished artists in 2023 and beyond, but on a limited basis. Newcomers to the label and folk scene will receive a 6-month trial contract for distribution of one Single track.  Based on the success of the track and the working relationship, this could lead to being signed to the label roster.

A glimpse into past label roster…..

The early label (2017-2022) opened its doors to everyone, many of which were only focused on performing live. As stated on our website, we are not a booking agency, we are a label. Naturally, all of our Artists are introduced to festivals, radio show hosts, and media contacts in folk scene. However, it became too often the case, that after introductions to all of our folk contacts, many unestablished acts moved on to focus on live performances and DIY, rather than having a need for label distribution.  All of can be expected in some circumstances. However, from the label perspective this became too much of a time and money investment.  We have learned and grown a lot as a label since 2017.  We are very proud to represent our current lineup, including four bands that have been with Friendly Folk Records since the start up, with multiple releases in the past 6 years. See our current Artist Label Roster!  Experience and wisdom was gained with each Artist who was part of our label, for one single release or six years steady. 

ARCHIVE ARTISTS:

Artists leave labels for many reasons, most often because musicians stop recording music; or because of a band line-up change; or because they had different expectations of what a label’s function was; or they had an unrealistic perception of fame and fortune; or simply because the bands dissolved and moved on. Some of our previous label Artists were promotion services clients with our promotion company, My Music Matters Management Triad (2014-2017), prior to the label upstart, and were automatically added to Friendly Folk Records, which for some turned out to not be a good fit as they weren’t yet ready for a label.

We have previously worked with and/or released singles, albums, and back-catalogue distribution for:

  • The Royal Spuds (NL): A Man – Single (FFR: 2017; MMM: 2014-2018)
  • Pyrolysis (NL): Edges of the Day (FFR: 2018; MMM: 2016-2018)
  • Scarecrow Jack (USA): – Welcome Autumn (FFR: 2018-2020; MMM: 2018-2020)
  • Shandom Sahm (USA): Sahm Covers Sahm (FFR: 2019; MMM: 2018-2020)
  • Chris Murphy (USA): Sovereign; Two Rivers Crossing; x3 Singles (FFR: 2019-2023)
  • Harmony Glen (NL): Back catalogue distribution only – x6 Albums; x4 Singles (FFR: 2019-2023)
    • Friendly Folk Records (FFR); My Music Matters Management Triad (MMM)