Luke Daniels, our Artist of the Month, provides an insight into the path that has led to the making of his brilliant new album: ‘What’s Here What’s Gone’.

Our Song of the Day comes from Alasdair Roberts and is taken from his forthcoming new album. It features the wonderful harmonies of The Crying Lion.

Acclaimed 6 piece London outfit Skinny Lister unveil their new video for ‘Trouble On Oxford Street’, the first single from their new album.

kate Gathercole from Heed the Thunder & Sproatly Smith gives us an insight into Herefordshire weirdlore with news of some very special gigs. Plus an exclusive Mix.

Songs for the Voiceless is both a beautifully realised piece of art and a timely lesson in history featuring Jon Boden, Bella Hardy, The Young’Uns and more.

Jamie Doe aka The Magic Lantern entertains the crowd at Camden’s Green Note, an unforgettable evening of great entertainment served with a side plate of humility.

Our Song of the Day is from the Dublin based 7-piece traditional Irish band Skipper’s Alley. Listen to Buachaillín Deas Óg Mé from their forthcoming album.

For their second album, Seven Tides, Apple Of My Eye are off the charts with a superb collection of stories and songs, that add their own high water mark to this year’s musical output.

Paul heads to London’s 12 Bar Club for a Bucketfull of Brains showcase and is treated to great performances from Sugar Magnolia, Trent Miller and Pete Gow.

A very welcome return to Simple Folk Radio – This month’s show features Doug MacNearney in session, recorded in a remote Canadian cabin during the first snowfall of the season.

Folk Radio UK invite that talented bunch The Poozies as guest bloggers this week. They are currently on tour so catch them if you can – don’t forget the gin.

This was a session we recorded at Purbeck Folk Festival in a field just after sundown. Tom McQ is a wonderful person and is a name I really hope we all hear a lot more of.