In our ongoing ‘Guest Feature’ The Shee tell us all about their tenth anniversary Continuum project and their nominated collaborators. For their latest post Rachel Newton tells us about her choice – the wonderfully talented Karine Polwart.

On Utica Huw M explores some of the connections between Welsh and American folk songs with the combination of soulful gospel harmonies in the context of traditional and contemporary Welsh folk music – it’s a unique sounding album, one that could make an impressive live show too.

We have the pleasure in premiering the new video from Dutch-English singer-songwriter Gitta de Ridder for her new single Alternate Reality which is available now via Bandcamp.

Two Wolves is a superb album, one of the year’s best, with each of its songs brimming with nuance and depth. Although covering some deeply personal subjects, Marry’s skills as a singer, lyricist and, above all, a story-teller bring a very human touch, enabling the songs to maintain their focus and intensity without overwhelming the listener.

With a wealth of songs, stories and experience to bring to his performance, Rab Noakes in concert is an event that every lover of acoustic music should make the most of.

We have a song premiere today from the wonderful Heidi Talbot. Her new single ‘Christmas in September’ was written by Boo Hewerdine and produced by John McCusker. It’s released on 23rd November through Under One Sky Records.

Listen to the full stream of Imprint, the second in a series of EPs from the internationally acclaimed multi award winning Scottish fiddler, composer and producer Aidan O’Rourke.

We are incredibly excited to share with you a beautiful song premiere from the wonderful Mairearad Green. Tanera Talisman is also our Song of the Day and is taken from her new solo album Summer Isles which also features some great guests including King Creosote and Mike Vass.

Glaswegian quintet Admiral Fallow release their new AA-side single today. To celebrate, we have a special live video of them performing ‘Salt’ which features on their latest album Tiny Rewards. Don’t miss them at Celtic Connections.

On ‘North’ Blazin’ Fiddles manage to combine everything there is to enjoy in Scottish fiddle music. Most of all, though, there’s that infectious, enlivening and irresistible euphoria that comes about from a passion for the music and a longing to share it.

Our Folk Music Friday is back with our video showcase of some of the best there is in folk music from both the past and present. Featuring: Emily Smith, Jiggy, Bert Jansch, Fairport Convention, Marry Waterson and many more.

Roots 66 is a new folk festival to be held at The Theatre By The Lake in Keswick over the weekend of Feb 5-7th 2016 which will incorporate two showcase concerts to celebrate 40 Years of Fellside Recordings. Lineup includes Chris While & Julie Matthews, Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies, The Mighty Doonans, Ewan McLennan and more.