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.

Today Yep Roc will release the Digital Deluxe version of the Limited Edition CD of Tift Merritt’s Stitch of the World. It includes three bonus tracks including “Day He Died” featuring Sam Beam. Listen here.

Watch Blood Drive, the second single to be taken from Belfast-based songwriter Joshua Burnside’s forthcoming debut Ephrata – both rich and sparse showcasing Burnside’s skilful fingerpicking and angst-ridden vocals set against a haunting, insistent melody, blending avant-folk with elements of electronica.

Tomorrow sees the release of Dan Walsh’s latest album Verging On The Perpendicular which finds him returning to the Scottish and Irish music that first inspired him. Watch him performing Banish Set live in an exclusive video premiere.

Listen in full to Evolution One, the first EP from Tara Williamson’s upcoming four-part album, Evolutions. As her first solo effort since branching out from soul band, The Nightowls, Evolution One represents the unique sense of community found in the Austin music scene.

The Medlars’ eponymous album is as intricate as it is diverse; as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. They have produced a triumphant debut that time and again rewards repeated listening with delightful voyages of discovery. An album to treasure and a band to watch out for.

Watch the video for ‘Are We There Yet’, the title track of Chloe Foy’s EP, to be released on Friday 12th May. Her EP comprises of carefully constructed arrangements that delicately compliment her cryptic lyrics.

Signals is the second album from Dublin singer and song composer Sue Rynhart, an album that “really is one of the most exciting, rewarding and stimulating albums I’ve heard so far this year.”