Seth Lakeman announces new album ‘Ballads of the Broken Few’ and reveals new video. A stunning combination of his dynamic songwriting and playing, the genius of legendary producer Ethan Johns and the sublime harmony vocals of emerging young female trio Wildwood Kin.

Download Towersey Festivals Free Album: features singles, exclusives and album cuts from some of the best artists scheduled to appear at the festival this year, including the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Best Group 2016 & 2015 The Young’uns, Steve Tilston & Jez Lowe, Dublin’s Lynched and more.

Every song stands on its own two feet and the playing, recording and production are all confident and robust. From the Stillhouse may not be a groundbreaking record, but its inventive combination of bluegrass and outlaw country makes it a welcome addition to the world of modern-day traditionalist musicians.

In addition to an impressive natural talent as a singer, musician and song writer, Emily Mae Winters is so steeped in the worlds of literature and music, it’s hard to imagine anyone could be more suited to a career in the arts. Her EP is an arresting, enthralling tantalising introduction to her work that leaves us hungry for more.

Anthony Joseph – the poet, novelist, musician and lecturer described as “the leader of the black avant-garde in Britain” – returns with his sixth album, Caribbean Roots, whose 11 tracks present a fearless and thoughtful exploration of his Trinadadian roots and his own Caribbean identity.

Georgia Ruth is all set to make a return with her new album Fossil Scale on October 7th which finds her switching out her previous go-to writing tool – the harp – for a piano in search of a more expansive yet ambient sound. Listen to lead track ‘The Doldrums’

Hoodman Blind are an Irish trio hailing from Limerick, Clare and Wexford who create a musical landscape that brings an array of colours and shades to the tradition. They are Finn Harper on Button Accordion, Niamh Ní Bhriain on Harp and Sean O’Dalaigh on Fiddle.

Matthew Lowe (Keston Cobblers’ Club) and Daniel Trenholme (The Lost Cavalry) join forces for their new project ‘Stables’. Watch the video for their new single ‘Meet You’ taken from their forthcoming album ‘Beyond Brushes’. UK tour in August.

It is the exploratory feel of Mjelva and Rydvall’s playing that makes Vårdroppar something special, something transcends musical fashion. It has an almost jazzy quality to it, seemingly at odds with the traditional nature of the material.

Our Song of the Day comes from Alejandra Ribera with Orlando. A song she wrote during the recording of her new album offered in tribute to the victims of the recent Florida events and also to help those affected by these and similar events cope with their loss.

The Smugglers Trail is an Arts Council England supported travelling eco-festival focusing on sustainability and folk and roots music. The events all take place on common or community owned land, making this an event for everyone.

JD Edwards and Cara Luft may have been thrown together entirely by accident but it’s a partnership that, in Wondrous Traveler, has produced beautiful, moving, energetic music. I have a feeling ‘The Small Glories’ will continue to do that for some time to come. Don’t miss their UK Tour later this year.