Scott Orr is an indie folk singer from Hamilton, Canada. Aside from preferring the studio over live gigs he doesn’t give much away. His latest album, Where I Lived, And What I Lived For, which is released on a lovely little label called Other Songs Music Co. is beautiful.

Balto have just released their debut album, October’s Road. For a debut release they sound great. Lead singer Daniel Sheron found inspiration for the songs in a journey he undertook in Siberia: A great tale, A great album.

William Fitzsimmons is set to release his new album ‘Gold in the Shadow’ on 21st March. This album sees a confrontation with personal demons, past mistakes and the spectre of mental illness. The healing process reflects a brighter album than anything he has done before.

The Walkmen have released two new videos: one for “While I Shovel The Show” and one for b-side “Orange Sunday” both are taken from Lisbon. Watch them both below. The Walkmen will be appearing at End of the Road Festival this year as well as Electric Picnic Festival in Ireland. Other tour dates below.

Lone Pigeon, is, by his record label’s account (Domino), one of their most elusive and enigmatic artists. The release of a mighty 7 album box set is therefore something of a landmark return.

Marissa Nadler has announced the release of her new album for Spring this year. To celebrate this she has offered a free download of ‘Baby, I Will Leave You In The Morning’ which is taken from the self-titled forthcoming album.

HI54LOFI attempted to cram over 10 years of Patrick Porter creativity into one free digital mix tape. It comes in at an amazing 40+ minutes. I wouldn’t know where to start! All that aside, it is now your chance to explore –the man, the myth, the mystic– further.

Speech Project is the brainchild of the talented multi-instrumentalist, Gerry Diver. Gerry started the project in 2008, he conducted a series of interviews, parts of which he has transformed into the most amazing musical compositions. Watch the video below.

To mark the forthcoming release of his debut EP ‘Tumble Down’ on the 4th April via Communion/ Geffen Records, Marcus Foster has released a behind-the-scenes documentary from his recent debut album recording sessions at Rockfield Studios. Plus get those new April Tour Dates.

PJ Harvey is due to release her new single ‘The Glorious Land’ on 18th April. The single is taken from her groundbreaking new album, Let England Shake. Watch the latest video and read about its inspiration.

Withered Hand was due to make a debut appearance this year at SXSW. Now some jobsworth at US Immigration has decided to ask for more evidence of, wait for it, events that have a distinguished reputation! So what the F is SXSW?…Help stop this madness and sign the petition please!

A Pre-existing Condition is the ninth album from acclaimed American singer/songwriter David Dondero. The album breaks new ground for Dondero in regard to the exclusive use of acoustic instrumentation and extensive use of vocal harmony. Listen below.