Kate Rusby demonstrates on her 14th studio album that her artistry is constantly evolving. Avoiding the snares of the predictable while springing a few surprises, the expansive musical backdrops on the disc are full of interesting detail, both refreshing and stimulating: not an easy trick to pull off. One that will appeal to existing and new fans alike.

We talk to producer and engineer Andy Bell about his new label Hudson Records which has some great releases lined up from the likes of The Furrow Collective, Neil McSweeney and Richard Warren. This is a label you music lovers should all get behind. Great vision and a potentially great future!

EAST, is Justin’s seventh and, emotionally, most significant album to date. It is a transitional release born of personal change that permeates the lyrics and overall mood of the record – a calmer, mellower and more organic vibe than any of his previous releases.

King Creosote has revealed his new music video for Love Life, taken from his new album Astronaut Meets Appleman. Following on from his sold out show in London last month, Anderson will be heading out on a full UK tour in January 2017.

Listen to the lead track from Michael Chapman’s forthcoming album ’50’. Produced by Steve Gunn the album also features Nathan Bowles and fellow UK songwriting luminary Bridget St John.

Willy Vlautin and his cult Portland outfit have shared a live take of ‘Night In The City’ ahead of their farewell string of UK dates, culminating at London Electric Ballroom on October 21.

Flying at Night is Steve Forbert’s seventeenth studio album since making his debut in 1978. It was recorded in collaboration with his longtime collaborator, multi-instrumentalist Anthony Crawford. Don’t miss his UK tour this month.

Watch the latest video from British quintet Me and My Friends with ‘All That Is You’ the lead single from their second album ‘Hide Your Way’ – the sound of English folk colliding head-on with the golden-era music of 1970s West Africa and the Caribbean.

Tree is a swift follow-up to Anna Elizabeth Laube’s eponymous 2015 folk-pop debut which finds her reflecting on letting go, putting down roots and connecting with mother nature.

Singer-songwriter Jo Mango has teamed up with an array of songwriters, academic researchers and sustainability organisations to create the When Tomorrow Becomes Yesterday project. Listen to the first track released to promote the project which features Louis Abbott of Admiral Fallow and Craig Beaton of The Unwinding Hours.

The eloquence of both George Monbiot and Ewan McLennan in raising these issues says far more than any music critic can. Breaking the Spell of Loneliness doesn’t merely tackle the issues raised, it offers solutions, it offers hope. It’s a moving, thought-provoking work that has relevance for all of us.

With Shooglenifty, Angus Grant took the spirit of the dances and dreams behind Scotland’s traditional music and catapulted that music into the 21st Century. His sudden and unexpected departure leaves a void in our music and our culture. Read our tribute with recollections from Neil and Simon Emmerson of the Afro Celts.