Well attuned to the zeitgeist of that classic early-70s psych-folk era I’m finding myself wishing I’d caught onto Hodmadoddery sooner – I’ve two decades of catching up to do. Get your hands on a copy, you won’t be sorry.

You just know, that when you listen to Robert Doyle play and sing, you’re hearing exactly what you would in a live setting. There’s no need for adornments – the guitar, vocal, melodies, words all speak for themselves. Robert has an approach to music that’s all his own, and this is what shines through on ‘Lig Amach’.

WOMAD announce more top names to this year’s line-up including Konono No1, King Creosote and a superb collaboration between Malian kora legend Toumani Diabate, double-bassist Danny Thompson and the young flamenco force Ketama

Nathan Bell is back with ‘I Don’t Do This for Love, I Do This for Love’, the third instalment in a potent trilogy that began with 2011’s Black Crow Blue. Watch him performing the title track live.

Norwegian singer songwriter Moddi announces Unsongs – an album featuring songs that have been censored, banned or silenced including songs by Victor Jara, Pussy Riot and Kate Bush.

Admiral Fallow teamed up with the chamber ensemble Auricle Ensemble at Celtic Connections this year for a very special performance at Glasgow’s Mackintosh Church. Watch them performing Bomb Through The Town.

Imarhan’s debut presents the band’s musical vision with a clarity and dynamism that makes it a compelling and essential listen, as well as a unique snapshot of the leading edge of contemporary assouf music.

Afro-Haitian Experimental Orchestra arose from a visit by the Master Drummer of Afrobeat Tony Allen visiting Haiti to perform with Haitian musicians at a public concert. The results are spectacular.

Tennessee-born husband and wife duo The Danberrys return with their third release ‘Give and Receive’. Produced by Ethan Ballinger this is a broader offering which is sure to win them new fans.

Norwegian artist Jenny Hval reveals video for her new album’s debut single, ‘Female Vampire.’ Starring Hval and friends it was directed by Jenny Berger Myhre and shot using iPhone only.

Sigur Rós are celebrating this year’s Summer Solstice a little differently, you are invited to join them on a 24 hour live trip around Iceland’s coastal road via a Slow TV event being streamed live on Youtube now – a a 1332km trip.

Watch the video from The Divine Comedy for their new single ‘Catherine the Great’ from their forthcoming album ‘Foreverland’ due out September 2nd on Divine Comedy Records. The video was made by French director Raphaël Neal (Fever, 2015) and stars acclaimed actress Elina Löwensohn.