Whimsical yet also beautifully poignant, Penguin Cafe’s ‘Rain Before Seven…’ is a wonderfully exciting, energizing, and thoroughly immersive listening experience. Musically, it is impossible not to be swept up in its charm.

Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Myles O’Reilly announce their second album ‘The Beautiful Road’, a soulful blend of folk, traditional, and ambient crossover, to be released via Claddagh Records on July 28th. Watch the video for their first song ‘Níl Aon Easpa Orm’, filmed in the sacred hills of Loughcrew, Co. Meath.

On Shorelines, Nuala Kennedy’s cohesive and compelling storytelling shines through, as she explores the representation of women in traditional folk song, while the accompaniment, arrangement and production provide a rich, subtle framework that lets her vocal and flute playing excel.

Watch the music video for ‘Delta Star’, the new single from the husband-and-wife folk duo The Lowlies. Gentle and moving, their music flows with deep sentiment, a humble backdrop to their dreamy harmonies…songs like this deserve to see the light of day.

Listen to the Monday Morning Brew ft. Congo Cowboys, Doug Paisley, Marvin Pontiac, Nat Myers, P.G. Six, Peter One, Outliers, Nora Brown & Sarah Kate Morgan, Julian Taylor, Frankie Tillo, Abby Johnson, Ken Nordine, Shadwick Wilde, Connie Converse, Jean Ritchie, The Kossoy Sisters and more.

Julian Taylor has today shared a stunning acoustic version of his song ‘Seeds’ featuring Carsen Gray. He says: “It was important to try and do this song acoustically so the lyrics would really be heard…these lyrics celebrate the strength of the human spirit and convey a message of the potential for growth and achievement.”

Beth Nielsen Chapman shares her first new single of 2023 – ‘Back To This Moment,’ co-written with Michigan singer-songwriter May Erlewine. Watch the accompanying music video and don’t miss her brand-new UK tour this August.

David Dondero announces his new LP, Immersion Therapy; listen to ‘Recipe to be Lonely’. “It was an experiment to find out who my friends were. I decided not to call anyone to see if anyone would call me? It was a terrible idea…”

Montreal-based musician and singer songwriter Loryn Taggart shares her breath-taking one-shot theatrical dance sequence video for ‘The Vow’, her new single featuring Isaac Symonds…a remarkable single and video that showcases her inspiring talent and creativity.

Featuring music from Lauren MacColl, Liz Hanks, P.G. Six, TEKE::TEKE, Freda D’Souza, Otis Jordan, Patricia Wolf, The Malombo Jazz Makers, The Far Sound, Šimanský Niesner and more.

Watch the lyric video for ‘You Are Here’, the stunning new single from Lizzie Nunnery & Vidar Norheim. Taken from their forthcoming new album, it highlights their striking maturity and confidence as a duo whose work has continued to evolve and reach new heights.

Shot on a wind-up Bolex camera by filmmaker and musician Scott Carney, watch Shadwick Wilde’s video for his new single ‘Easy Rider’; a grateful rumination on a lived-in relationship.