In the first of a two part interview Simon Holland talks to Emily Barker about her new album ‘Dear River’. Emily is Folk Radio UK’s Artist of the Month for July.

Aidan O’Rourke talks exclusively to Folk Radio UK about the commissioning, writing, performing and recording of his brilliant Holtline his exceptional third solo outing.

Folk Radio UK talks to Gordon Jones, founding member and guitarist of the band Silly Wizard, about Ulverston’s Furness Tradition which takes place from Friday 12th and Sunday 14th July.

Nick Drake’s debut album ‘Five Leaves Left’ is to be reissued as a boxed faithful replica on 180GSM audiophile virgin vinyl with extras, a real collectors piece for any Drake fan.

The co-author of Americana “writing out of the wounded heart of America”, Tom Russell’s life and music are full of surprises, Aztec Jazz is the latest compelling twist.

Lead singer of Crooked Still Aoife O’Donovan releases her debut solo album Fossils this week. With Tucker Martine on production her dreamy vocals get the perfect treatment.

The English Folk Dance and Song Society is organising The Full English Discovery Day a free family day of folk music, arts and dancing.

Hiss Golden Messenger’s latest release HAW is a beautifully crafted record that shows, every note and lyric feels organic and trusted.

Sophie Jamieson releases her debut EP ‘Where’ this week on Folkroom Records, her raw and intimate songs will stay with you long after they’re over. Stunningly Beautiful!

Beneath the surface of Dylan Fowler’s harp-like approach to guitar on ‘A Passionate Landscape’, there’s a highly complex mix of influences that span time, traditions and the globe. A wonderful & remarkable album.

One of our all time favourites Welsh folk band Fernhill kick off their tour today which culminates in a performance at this year’s Greenman Festival.

Three years have passed since Ruth Theodore’s second album, with Dear Lamp Love Moth she has followed it up with a set of songs that is even more ambitious.