The motto of UK-based folk, roots and world music magazine fRoots has always been ‘inspiration to enthusiasm’ with a balance being struck between ‘informing new readers and interesting experienced ones’. It aims to deal with a unique mix of music, everything from ‘Anglo-trad to Zanzibar pop, the latest fusions to the very ethnic’ and claims to be the first place to read about new names and previously underexposed local music. The magazine is available in print and digital formats and is sold on newsstands, through major music chains, independent specialist shops, live music venues and by subscription. It has a readership of an estimated 40,000.
This is a paying market and all material should be original to the magazine. Before considering writing anything it is advised you check with the past features index on the website to see the subject has not been covered before and it is also advised you contact the magazine before submitting anything.
Main features of interviews and overviews of types of music are 1,800-2,000 words and interviews should avoid a Q&A format. The Roots Salad sections has news and shorter features and these should be a preferable 800 words, although a maximum of 900 words can be considered.