Watch a new series of videos from Jon Boden as he talks about the instruments he plays. He’s about to head on off on solo tour on which he’ll also be “dropping in a few sneak previews” of some of the songs from his new album “Afterglow”.

On his third album for Clay Pipe Music, Jon Brooks (Advisory Circle/Ghostbox) takes inspiration from experiences, feelings and emotions garnered from time spent in Brittany and Normandy.

On May 26th, Tompkins Square will release The Music of Harry Taussig & Max Ochs featuring newly recorded material commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Takoma sampler they first appeared on. The pair will also meet for the first time and play select shows on the West Coast.

Dan Auerbach shares the music video for ‘King of a One Horse Town’. Directed by Aaron Hymes, it follows a day in the life of a “king of a one horse town,” who Auerbach describes as “anyone who’s scared of the outside world…”

Roxanne de Bastion talks us through Heirlooms & Hearsay. The main subject of which is her grandfather, a pianist from Hungary who made a new home for himself and his family in Stratford upon Avon after enduring the Second World War and the Communist takeover of his homeland.

A Little Bit of Everything sees Lowri Evans and Lee Mason forge ahead as a duo with seemingly renewed confidence as evidenced by their exceptional live performances which also sheds new light on some highly accomplished songwriting.

For their latest release, the DIY folk band Rosemary & Garlic drove to Italy, where they found the perfect setting in the house of the Italian painter Claudio Acchiardi. The result is both nostalgic and uplifting

Hard Ground is the highly anticipated debut album from The Rachel Hamer Band. Both Rachel’s voice, which has a rich depth and maturity, and band’s fine musicianship are given ample opportunity to shine throughout.

On Bare Along the Branches, Norrie McCulloch opens a window into innermost thoughts and feelings. Despite its exploration of loss and disappointment, it is a fulfilling album, with its soul seemingly firmly planted in small town/rural Scotland.

Ivan Drever and Friends was Recorded at Stromness Town hall and features a host of Orcadian musicians of note and guest appearances by Hazel and Jennifer Wrigley and more.

Unlike Lisa Knapp’s previous releases, Till April Is Dead: A Garland Of May is an entirely different beast, not only because of the unity of its concept but because it seeks to understand old songs and traditions in modern and often highly original ways. It is a real step forward from a genuinely groundbreaking artist.

Austin duo Beth // James’ debut EP, All In Life, is the product of two award-winning musicians, Jordan Burchill and Mikaela Kahn. Their original songs and startling musicianship pick up where the Civil Wars left off.