We have a special premiere (and Song of the Day) from Oxford-based singer, producer, composer and performer Bethany Weimers. Listen to Winter Heart.

Denver artist Esmé Patterson’s new concept album is written entirely from the perspective of women immortalised in famous songs – watch her new video for The Glow.

Dark folk acoustic trio headed by Polly of Polly and the Billets Doux come over all festive on their latest offering.

Our Song of the Day is a great premiere track from Southeast Oklahoma native Levi Parham. The song was inspired by his elusive cat called Lola…

Mark Radcliffe has turned the artist sessions into the centrepiece of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show playing host to an extraordinary range of talent that makes for a uniquely enjoyable compilation.

Kirsty McGee & The Hobopop Collective’s ‘Those Old Demons’ is, without question, not just the finest work she’s yet released, but one of the best albums of the year.

Daire and Lorcán discuss their new album ‘Preabmeadar’, the wealth of musical connections and the excitement of finding new horizons in ancient traditions.

Our Song of the Day is by way of a new video from Theo Bard performing ‘You Give’ in his kitchen alongside Whiskey Moon Face’s Louisa Jones on bass.

Helen captures one the final gigs from Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo at St James Church. Plus a we have a special Neil Young cover performed at Union Chapel.

Our Song of the Day comes from Irish sean-nós singer Nell Ní Chróinín performing An Chóisir TG4’s Bosca Ceoil.

Win a weekend break for 4 people at The Great British Folk Festival in a silver self-catering apartment at Butlins Skegness. ft: Bellowhead, The Full English, Eddi Reader and many more.

Brighton-based Californian singer-songwriter Ed Prosek’s EP ‘The Riverbed’ arrives, a six tracker showcasing his often intimate style and introspective lyrics.