★★★★★ The latest release from The Quiet American ‘Vol ii’ mixes interpretations and reworkings of old time blues and gospel numbers with original songs.

Simone Felice, Former drummer, writer and vocalist of Catskill Mountain troubadours The Felice Brothers, and the creator of folk-soul outfit The Duke & The King, releases his solo début album!

Bellowhead have put together a video about their hugely entertaining series of ‘A Bus Song a Day’ videos! It includes behind the scenes footage and hilarious out-takes.

Folk Radio UK is pleased to premier Arborea’s latest video for ‘Wolves’ from their latest album Red Planet which was released earlier this year. The folklorish imagery is magical and fairy-tale like.

Francois & The Atlas Mountains Unveil video for new single, Les Plus Beaux, from their forthcoming album E Volo Love.

Stephen Cracknell has put together a perfect mix for this time of year titled Midwinter which includes some great classic names of British folk music.

Michael Farrant caught First Aid Kit at London’s Bush Hall last week. The noise of the audience reached ear-splitting volume as the sisters took to the stage…

★★★★★ Jack Harris’s long awaited release ‘The Flame And The Pelican’ showcases his immense talents as a storyteller reminiscent, in so many ways, of a young Dick Gaughan.

Jackie Oates offers a free download of ‘Gathering Rushes In the Month of May’ which features Alasdair Roberts on guitar whom she collaborated with on Hyperboreans.

★★★★★ James Deane’s Diamonds & Hearts has some clever and effective lyrical approaches, a great voice, and a winning way with a guitar.

Listen to Propermusic.com’s latest podcast in which Ian Anderson, Colin Irwin and Robin Denselow join Trevor Dann to discuss the winning albums in the fRoots Critics Poll 2011 and the changing folk scene!

★★★★★ Sentimental Gentleman is the latest album from Snailhouse, the moniker under which the Montreal singer/songwriter Mike Feuerstack is known by.