Red Planet is a breathtaking vision of two beautiful people. It is a reflection of their travels, their hardships and jubilation. It is perfect! Read our review and watch the exclusive Philadelphia ‘Sun Room’ Sessions.

Ra Ra Riot bassist Mathieu Santos gives a track by track guide to their ten track upbeat indie pop record The Orchard + get their UK and European tour dates

Sin Fang Bous is a Project by Sindri Már Sigfússon from Iceland, who also founded “Seabear”. While Seabear is focussed on folky music, Sin Fang Bous is Sindri’s playground for his more experimental songs.

The fiery passion of William Elliott Whitmore is unleashed once more on July 12th with the release of his new album titled Field Songs. Whitmore’s music is entrenched in the roots of folk and blues and more importantly, the people and experiences that went into its creation. Field Songs explores this avenue through the metaphorical and literal as he re-kindles not only a life of struggle but how it is …

As daffodils bloom and lambs gambol in the fields, there can be no better time to announce that the next single to be taken from Erland & The Carnival’s new album, Nightingale, is “Springtime.”

In contrast to a career spanning two decades and over a dozen recorded albums – including those as his earlier moniker Smog – to his name, Bill Callahan is a man of surprising few words onstage. It’s forgivable however, as captured in his dry wit and deep seated vocal wisdom are enough tales of surrealist simplicity to make up.

The familar bluesy vocals of Fink are back with a new single release on June 13th titled ‘Yesterday Was Hard On All Of Us’. Get your first taster below and download the title track ‘Perfect Darkness’, from his forthcoming album.

Songlines Magazine is having its inaugral ‘Songlines Encounters Festival’ at London’s Kings Place on June 23-25. The event is to be curated by Songlines editor in chief, Simon Broughton and eight concerts have been programmed featuring major artists (see below) that Songlines are pleased to be championing.

Kill it Kid are a cross between Johnny Cash, The Black Keys and The White Stripes; taking inspiration from the likes of Blind Willie McTell, Son House, Bob Dylan and Tom Waits, it’s hard to believe they come from Bath.

Congotronics is the collaboration of Congolese bands Konono N°1 and Kasai Allstars. They, along with Deerhoof, Juana Molina, Wildbirds & Peacedrums and Skeletons will form a collaborative ensemble for a great new tour.

If ‘Colour of Fire’ is anything to go by then Mechanical Bride’s debut album ‘Living With Ants’ is a big musical evolution for her personally. Watch her latest video and download the track.

Simon Knighton’s debut release ‘Leave My Bones’ hops between melodramatic storytelling and danceable, bouncy off-beat tunes, sometimes resembling the early Noah and the Whale. This is true campfire deluxe.