We have the pleasure in sharing a live session from Tamino. His music has an intensity that has both Western and Arabic influences, the latter shining through in his vocals and their complete surrender to the song.

Offa Rex, featuring English singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Olivia Chaney and The Decemberists, reveal new video for ‘The Old Churchyard’, a ballad which appeared on Waterson:Carthy’s fourth album ‘A Dark Light’.

Wild Ponies announce new album Galax which pays tribute to the powerful music and rugged landscape of Southwest Virginia, where both Wild Ponies’ members Doug and Telisha Williams were born and raised.

UK singer-songwriter Lail Arad and Canadian singer JF Robitaille reveal music video for new single ‘We Got it Coming’. The video was filmed at Soho’s The Society Club where they had a weekly residency in April this year.

The boundary-pushing Colombian group Meridian Brothers returns with ‘¿Dónde Estás María?’. Their fourth album on Soundway will coincide with the start of a month-long European tour including a show at London’s Rich Mix.

Listen to the new double A-side single from Irish folk chanteuse and harpist Brona McVittie. The single features the traditional love ballad Newry Mountain, a lesser-heard folk song from her home of County Down, and the evocative original composition Under The Pines.

Live at the Fillmore, February 1969, shows The Byrds in fine form at mid-career. A good study of a band in transition – from their popular folk rock 60’s sound toward a country-rock style that would be hugely influential for artists who followed.

Now twenty-five years into his storied career, Slaid Cleaves’ songwriting has never been more potent than on his new album Ghost on the Car Radio, listen to the premiere of Hickory, there’s no denying the power and immediacy at play here.

This week’s mix is the first in a new mix series in which we only feature vinyl and cassette format. The first comprises entirely of vinyl 7″ singles/EPs. The geeky bit: The mix was recorded using Audio-Technica AT-LP5 using the built-in phono stage and USB output. I may use an external phono Stage next time, just for comparison. Some of the singles were in need of a good clean so expect some crackles …

Watch the new music video by Metaxas performing Sirens. A poignant reminder of the passing of time as well as well as questioning human perception.

Following their last single Gypsy, London-based trio Two Penny Blue are now back with another catchy and colourful track, Lament, due for release on 30th June 2017.

It’s been 5 years since producer, composer, musician and instrument builder Crewdson [aka Hugh Jones] released his debut and only album to date. His new LP TOYS marks his return, a 12 song album crafted out of hand-made customised instruments.