A perfect illustration of how even an ad-hoc Findlay Napier album becomes a  captivating, indispensable work, it is what it is and what it is, is magnificent.

dreamcreatures draws its power from enigmatic sources: there is a tension between Webb’s self-confessed lack of confidence and his evident and supreme gifts as a songwriter and singer. It all makes for a raw, quietly uncompromising and thoroughly engrossing listen.

Old-timey acoustic bluesman Mark Harrison makes a welcome return with ‘The Road to Liberty’ that offers up a mirror to our troubles and challenges…while he might not be able to solve them, he still makes us smile as we go through them.

While Christian Wethered’s award-winning poetry has come under the spotlight in Ireland, his new album”Mon Petit Jardin” looks set to significantly extend his reach beyond those shores. Listen to his beautiful new single ‘Don’t Be Surprised’; entrancing lyricism of the highest degree.

With their incredible debut record, Wyndow capture the contradictory feelings of uncertainty and familiarity of the last 18 months into this experimental time capsule of beautiful melodies, ethereal vocal layers, and powerful lyrics.

Taken from her forthcoming new album ‘Cocoon’, watch the accompanying video to Amy Duncan’s hypnotic new single “You Know Me”, a song about “remembering the close friendships from the past which have been lost through the twists and turns of life…”

Our Song of the Day comes from Martyn Joseph with ‘Born to Late’. It is the first single from Martyn’s much anticipated new album “1960”, due to be released on 19th November 2021.

Today marks the release of ‘Old Wow+’, a reissue and revisit of Sam Lee’s 2020 release featuring 6 bonus tracks. Taken from the album, watch Sam performing John Barleycorn at Stonehenge. Don’t miss his October/November Album tour.

Ashley Shadow’s voice seems able to transform the bleak moments on Only the End. She has reached a place of acceptance, where the world is not so overbearing…a woman on a journey.

Featuring Kaolin, Saint Sister, Adrian Crowley, Tom Rosenthal, Ohtis, Kevin Morby, The 4 Of Us, Wilco, Dave Rawlings Machine, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Songhoy Blues, Mama Rosin, Dur-Dur Band, Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains, Randolph’s Leap, The Weather Station, Hiss Golden Messenger, David Crosby, Marina Allen, Damien Jurado, Aerial East, Mountain Man.

While Tony Kamel appears to have a healthy sense of respect for traditions, Back Down Home doesn’t kowtow to any particular genre, making it all the richer an experience.

Taken from his new album ‘Sleeping Like a Maniac’, watch Melbourne, Australia-based singer-songwriter Justin Bernasconi performing ‘Golden Leaves’ live – the tale of a man striving to move on from his relationship mess, his lies and confusion.