On Mike Grogan’s ‘Too Many Ghosts’ he is joined by the likes of Phil Beer and Miranda Sykes. The message, like the music, is simple, direct and clear. And both all the more effective for it.

The nominations for the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards have been announced. Along with the Lifetime Achievement Award and entry into the Hall of Fame the lineup for Awards night at the Royal Albert Hall has also been revealed.

A new eclectic mix featuring new tracks from Luke Daniels, Emma Gatrill, Yorkston Thorne Khan as well as music from Ursina, Nadine Khouri, Adam Torres, Sarah Olivier, Suzanne Schmid, Keto, Various Guises and more.

Watch the video premiere for Rooftops, the new single from Cumbrian-born singer-songwriter Laura James. The video explores a concept centred on an apocalyptic walk through rural Northeast Scotland which she explains more on here.

Our Song of the Day comes from From Benjamin William Pike’s new album “A Burdensome Year’. Watch him performing ‘Keep Me in Your Mind,’ recorded at Caribou Recording Studios with producer Mattie Foulds.

Thomas shares his Top 10 Albums of 2016 including Yorkston/Thorne/Khan, Josephine Foster, A Dyjecinski, Richard Moult, Fred Thomas, Seamus Cater, Rusalnaia, The Burning Hell, Lady Maisery & The Furrow Collective.

Featuring Karen Matheson, Julie Fowlis, The Kaela Rowan Band and more, Paul McGeechan presented Celtic Connections with a unique and captivating performance, successfully bringing the splendour of Starless to a live, and thoroughly appreciative, audience.

With a tracklisting voted for by fans, The Carrivick Sisters celebrate their ten years of recording and performing music together with an album that showcases their incredible talents.

The Mitchell Theatre was filled to capacity to experience the true American legend that is Tom Paxton and he didn’t disappoint. Joined by his band of Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer it was a truly memorable evening.

A perfect blend of styles delivered with assured mastery by a group of highly accomplished musicians; The Kaela Rowan Band provided another example of the genuinely outstanding quality of performance on offer at Celtic Connections.

Watch the latest video from Christine Leakey for Walks Like An Angel. This psychedelically-lush song is taken from her upcoming album ‘Wanderlust Wishing Well’ and features guest vocals from Linda Perhacs.

Whilst they’ve both made strong impressions with their solo work, a new partnership of TRADarrr founder members Marion Fleetwood and Gregg Cave may well prove their biggest yet.