Innovative roots musician Matthew Olwell pays homage to his heritage while breathing new life fusing into Irish and Breton music against a backdrop of Beatboxing and electric bass.

Los Dias is the new album from Isasa, a guitarist and composer based in Madrid. The album has been described by Glenn Jones as ‘a captivating voyage, one I hope you’ll relish as much as I do.’ One thing’s for sure…it deserves the listener’s full attention…several times.

Our Song of the Day is taken from The Shee‘s live performance of their Continuum project at Celtic Connections 2016. Each member of the band nominated a collaborator to work with and Laura-Beth Salter chose Martin Simpson.

Bethan Lees is a Sussex based singer-songwriter who releases her debut EP Ships this month. After listening to the title track, I think you’ll agree that her days of open mics and busking will soon be over.

Mandolinist/singer Chris Thile (Nickle Creek,Punch Brothers) and pianist Brad Mehldau announce self-titled album featuring originals and covers of songs written by Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Elliott Smith and more.

In Our History – Live demonstrates how far Gilmore & Roberts have travelled musically in the decade they have been together, with a sizeable canon of fine original material behind them and a confidence in live performance which belies their still very young years.

A New Ground admirably follows the acknowledged Home Service practice of complementing keen philosophical and politically aware commentaries in song – stirring, diverse and creative. A magnificent team effort with John Kirkpatrick as vocal frontman.

Next month, folk singer Nancy Kerr will curate a series of events at London’s Kings Place exploring dialogues that spring from our environment and our relationships with, and within it, through literature, music, and song.

The Seven Suns is replete with the wisdom wrought in a time when humanity existed in tune with nature, rather than in dominion over it. There are legends, ideas and timeless rituals to explore – from the venerable grandeur of stone monuments to the intricate, spellbinding symmetry of a snowflake…above all, though, there is enthralling music.

Despite being a highly accomplished solo performer, in my opinion, Molsky always sounds even better when complemented by other great musicians, and this band is a worthy match for him. Let’s hope Molsky’s Mountain Drifters make a little trip over the Pond soon!

Emily Portman rounds off a frenetic yet fulfilling year with a final tour to introduce audiences to her new big band, The Coracle Band. Watch a video of them performing live along with an interview with Emily.

‘Night Hours’ is the second album release from Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith due out on December 9th, watch their new video for the title track, a song that explores the loneliness of night work in our cities.