A new Folk Show that is very much an Irish music showcase from the likes of Lankum, Landless, The Bonny Men, James Patrick Gavin, Ensemble Ériu, The Spook of The Thirteenth Lock, Ye Vagabonds, Aidan Connolly, Paddy Keenan, Sweeney’s Men and more.

Utopia and Wasteland explores a formidable range of human emotions and political ideas, and one that flits easily between the minuscule detail and the grand statement. An exceptional album from one of the most exciting duos not just in folk but in any genre.

Next month sees the release of Ben Glover’s new album Shorebound from which we have the pleasure of sharing his new video for ‘Kindness’, a song with a simple and powerful message.

The 19th BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards at the Belfast Waterfront on the city’s River Lagan was a magical evening where the live entertainment was top-notch and the winners well-deserved – a fine reminder of how rich the folk scene is.

David catches up with Roger Dean Young who, after entering semi-retirement from music for many years returns as Roger Dean Young & the Tin Sea with a brand new full-band album, Wrought Iron Will. Music of this quality is just too valuable to remain unheard.

Tamara Lindeman aka The Weather Station shares her new video for Impossible which cleverly explores “the idea of habit, or how much one is controlled by unconscious ideas”. Don’t miss her UK tour dates this Summer.

Currently, on the road with his Spirit Wife Tour, Jonathan Day talks to us about synchronicity and his ongoing album project Vagabond Language as well as sharing some of his many travelling experiences.

Watch the latest video from Alasdair Roberts, Amble Skuse, & David McGuinness for “The Fair Flower of Northumberland” from their new album “What News”. Filmed at the University of Glasgow it features the otherworldly presence of Glasgow-based performance artist Sgàire Wood.

Gigspanner, formed by (ex-Steeleye Span) fiddle player Peter Knight and BBC Folk Award winners (Best Duo) Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin (now Edgelarks) head out on the road together tomorrow as Gigspanner Big Band – “a unique musical proposition; they are taking folk music down new and enthralling paths.”

It is the combination of attention to detail in every aspect, plus a great idea and considerable skill from a reliably exciting pair of musicians, that results in 365 being an excellent piece of work from the ground up that gently bewitches the listener with subtlety and pathos and lasts in the mind well after the final note has rung out.

Watch Lowpines, the recording name of British songwriter and producer Oli Deakin, performing  Connecting The Fireflies live. The song features on In Silver Halides which was released February 23rd on Adventure Club Records.

Scottish guitarist and singer RM Hubbert (Hubby) has announced today that he is releasing his Recovery EPs as a single collection on a Pay What You Want basis via Bandcamp.