EB=MC² is the new album from British folk legend Michael Chapman and one of Israel’s most successful singer songwriters, Ehud Banai. “A genuine piece of life captured by the flexibility of words and melody.”

Scott Hirsch and Michael Chapman will share the same bill for the first time in September with a series of UK dates. Both artists cast a mercurial eye on their art-form, moving the primitive guitar into realms of blues, jazz and the avant garde.

Song of the Day comes from the Commoners Choir who are dedicated to singing about the world around us, its inequalities and injustices, and their (4-part vocal harmony) opposition to such injustice. This is dedicated to the mass trespass of 1932.

Rather than collaborate on self-written material, Moorer and Lynne have come together to share the music that’s been the backdrop to their lives. In sharing with their audience the songs that each has held dear, they bring their music to new levels that an even wider audience can enjoy. Not Dark Yet was well worth the wait.

Sam Brookes has unveiled a new live video which offers the first glimpse of his forthcoming single Always Will. The session was recorded in an abandoned canal tunnel in Gloucestershire which is over 2 miles in length – meaning for some incredible spine tingling reverb!

This week’s Folk Show features rituals, Cuckoos, poachers, Lapwings, Gypsies and a Golden Plover to name just a few of the themes that crop up in the folk songs we’ve pulled together. We’ve also got a sneak peek at some advance releases from Martin Simpson, Tom Russell, The Young’uns and Mairearad Green and Mike Vass plus more.

Deep Time and Narrow Space is a well-crafted and well-balanced release from Molly Evans. She writes to suit the strengths of her beautiful voice perfectly, it is charming and lyrical, and the accompanying instruments add to the pace and depth of each piece. A real delight.

We celebrate the Fleadh with Pólca 4, a high energy group specialising in music from the West Kerry region, guaranteed to get the foot tapping and the blood flowing a great night is always on the card when these boys are in town.

Ladilikan is a bold fusion of the musical traditions from the West courtesy of Kronos Quartet and those of Africa, via Trio Da Kali on which Western tempered scale instruments blend seamlessly with traditional African instruments, creating a wonderful musical hybrid that is engaging, fascinating and irresistible.

For our Song of the Day we head to The Royal in Dungworth, Sheffield where Jack Rutter performs the folk song Young Susan on Board of a Man-of-War which features on his forthcoming solo debut album Hills.

Fresh from their sell out performances of The Lock In ‘Christmas Carol’, the Breaking Tradition Dance Company return to Ye Olde Fighting Cocks for a comical new version of their critically acclaimed folk and hip hop dance show ‘The Lock In’! We have two pairs of tickets to give away.

On September 8th, Tom Russell will release his brand-new studio album, “Folk Hotel” (Proper Records). To celebrate Tom has put together a special playlist of songs he’d play at his imaginary Folk Hotel. Songs from Bob Dylan to Finbar Furey, it’s a great playlist. Listen and read about why he chose each song.