Allowing yourself to get lost in the magic of Rose City Band’s “Earth Trip” you come out in a most unexpected place, refreshed and revived. These are moments that we need to hold on to…take a moment just to breathe.

Released today, watch the video for ‘Mighty Big Sur’ on which Holly Lerski teams up with James ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson to share her love of the central Californian coastline; a love inspired by Jack Kerouac and a dream of driving the Pacific Highway.

Watch the video for “Sirens”, the latest single from Cambridge-based post-folk collective, Fuzzy Lights taken from their forthcoming album, Burials, out 2nd July on Meadows.

‘Notes for a Maiden Warrior’ is an exciting and confident debut from Dani Larkin. The album has a vitality and irresistible energy which is impossible not to be swept up in. A striking debut, effortlessly succeeding in captivating the heart, as well as the ear.

“Quietly Blowing It” is beautifully played with melodies and hooks that take up instant lodgings in the brain and lyrics that cut to the heart and soul, this may be Hiss Golden Messenger’s best yet.

For his latest project, Erland Cooper is to ‘plant’ the sole recording on ¼ inch magnetic tape in the soil of his childhood home in Orkney to be dug up in three years time…he has left a trail for anyone to search and find it if they wish.

Joe Danks’ Seaspeak is a sumptuous and adroitly crafted collection. Equally comfortable and adept at creating original work and providing fascinating nuances and arrangements to traditional fare, the album is a very welcome addition to this year’s list of fine releases.

Sacramento songwriter Tré Burt has today announced the release of his sophomore album, “You, Yeah, You” on Oh Boy Records. Listen to his first album single ‘Sweet Misery’, a song of our times.

Organisers of the 14th Gate to Southwell remain positive that the festival will go ahead from 2nd to 5th September. In their latest announcement, they reveal a John Prine tribute concert which is sure to go down a treat.

Reaching from ancient traditions, BLK JKS’ ‘Abantu’ stops at every notable point in popular music history; a rock ‘n roll spirit is here, a 60s soul feel, a post-punk vitality and a post-rock ambition. It’s as strong and enervating a set as you could wish for.

Watch The Lyring, the latest video from Colchester based six-piece experimental folk group Fishclaw, taken from their latest release ‘Feil’, also one of our Featured Albums of the Month.

Watch the accompanying video for ‘The Unquiet Grave’, the forthcoming new single from the very talented Painted Sky, a folk duo featuring Holly Brandon (of The Magpies) and her brother George Brandon.