Whilst their music belies their age, Mortal Tides are clearly destined to do great things. Light In / Light Out sets them firmly on that path, in what is sure to be one of the most notable debut albums of the year.

Fairport’s Cropredy Convention have today announced the full line-up of artists appearing at this year’s festival including Madness, The Bootleg Beatles, Ralph Mctell, Steeleye Span and lots more.

Faustus have been announced as Halsway Manor artists in residence for 2016. The project centres around the development of new arrangements of rare traditional English folk music, culminating in two workshop weekends, two national tours and a new album

Coven is an exciting new collaboration and tour to celebrate International Women’s Day in MARCH 2016. Featuring: O’Hooley & Tidow, Lady Maisery & Grace Petrie. Don’t miss it!

We have another great song premiere to share with you from Mairearad Green’s stunning new album Summer Isles. This is Star of Hope which features King Creosote and is also our Song of the Day.

Part one – Best Folk Music Albums of 2015 including: Alasdair Roberts, Anna & Elizabeth, Darren Hayman, Marry Waterson, LAU, SImpson Cutting Kerr, The Rheingans Sisters, This is the Kit, The Weather Station, Trembling Bells, Ryley Walker and more.

Greg Butler’s musical documentary creates a space that is filled with Broughton’s complex personality and equally complex talent. It also serves as a valuable introduction to this most under-appreciated and fame-shy of artists.

‘Rain falls when God spills his cup. We’re down here forever cleaning it up’ – For Picott, it’s how you hold the mop that is the measure of your life.

Our Song of the Day is ‘The Living Wage’ by Charles Latham. All digital sale proceeds go to The Scottish Living Wage Campaign, along with its “sister” organization, The Durham Living Wage Project in Latham’s hometown in North Carolina.

Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy announces new album ‘Pond Scum’ – tracks chosen from John Peel Sessions spanning eight years. Plus a free download of ‘Rich Wife Full of Happiness’.

Listen to Follow Me Moon in full, the new album from Nashville-based, folk / Americana singer-songwriter Mia Rose Lynne who has been compared to the likes of Alison Krauss, Joni Mitchell and Patty Griffin.

Tim O’Brien’s latest offering ‘Pompadour’ offers a new approach from the bluegrass maestro – with a greater emphasis on electric guitar and mandolin expect a few surprises.