Applewood Road is a polished yet rootsy record which which manages to cover a comprehensive selection of the benchmarks of the Americana genre, from country to bluegrass, rockabilly to country blues and a number of points in between. This is sure to find plenty of fans!

We talk to Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker and the duo bring us up to speed with what’s been happening including news of their new album coming out on Rough Trade in October!

From the opening track The Owl Service offer a triumph of execution against expectation if ever there was one, and a challenge that sets the bar for the remainder of the disc. Invigorating, bold, uncompromising and honest! If this is their final release then it’s a fitting one.

Gabriel Kahane’s ‘Ambassador’ offers a unique portrait of LA that span Pulp Fiction, architecture and race riots – all visualised through ten street addresses. Don’t miss his UK tour dates in March.

Our Song of the Day comes from Jim Causley with ‘Home’ from his new album Forgotten Kingdom which is launched this Wednesday 17th Feb at Kings Place. Special guests on the night include Steve Knightley & Phil Beer of Show of Hands.

We’ve a video premiere from LA artist William Caleb Parker who, as well as being influenced by the folk music of the 60’s & 70’s, also looks to literature for inspiration.

We have a song premiere from New York songsmith Don Dilego who Rolling Stone declared as “alt-country’s next poster boy”. The new three track single is out on 25th March. Don’t miss his UK tour dates this month.

Avocet is an album to get lost in, but not necessarily one you want to find your way out of. There is a strong case for saying it contains Jansch’s finest work. With any luck this reissue – stunningly packaged in Hannah Alice’s original artwork – will find its way to a new and appreciative set of listeners.

Lauren plays traditional music with an unmatched elegance. This skill, in partnership with Mhairi Hall’s ability to provide exquisitely balanced accompaniment or an emotionally charged air, resulted in an evening of the finest possible traditional music.

We have an exclusive video premiere from New York‐based Americana group, Steamboats. This is the perfect upbeat song for a Friday – watch them performing Magnify from their recent sophomore project ‘Chosen Peace’.

Towersey Festival are going all out with their 52nd festival as they announce their festival headliners including: Billy Bragg, The Wonder Stuff, Kate Rusby and more. Check our video preview which features some of our personal favourites!

We have a song premiere and Song of the Day from Irish-American band Solas’ new album ‘All These Years’ that reunites every past member of Solas with the current lineup. Listen to their Celtic reworking of a 70s classic from The Youngbloods feat. Moira Smiley.