Scottish singer songwriter Dean Owens announces the release of his new single ‘Up On The Hill’, watch the new video for it here and don’t miss his upcoming tour dates including London’s Folk & Roots Festival.

Our Song of the Day comes from Northumberland-raised, Glasgow-based folk singer, musician and composer Sarah Hayes. Listen to her performing the Jute Mill Song, taken from her forthcoming debut album ‘Woven’.

London’s internationally-renowned traditional Irish music, song & dance festival ‘Return to Camden Town‘ kicks off this week. Irish music sessions, workshops and a stunning lineup promise to make this an unforgettable year. Check our preview here.

Today is Apple Day, and to mark it we’ve chosen a special song which is about our declining orchards…2000 varieties are grown in the UK and we need to do more to stop our orchards from disappearing.

The programme for Celtic Connections 2016 has been announced today by Artistic Director, Donald Shaw. Featuring a stunning cast from world, folk and roots music as well as some great tributes including a special concert for the late Bert Jansch.

We talk to Manx singer songwriter Matt Creer whose latest album ‘The Leeward Tide’ merges merges folk music traditions with the more contemporary to dramatic effect.

With The Land of Time, Pete Morton has created a fine collection of contemporary folk songs which aren’t afraid to face up to some of the more pressing issues of our time with wit, intelligence and nuance. These are rare qualities too often missing from much music today.

Colours Simple is the latest offering from UK Americana outfit Case Hardin on which frontman and writer Pete Gow shines through as one of our finest songwriters.

We have a great video premiere today from Brighton based alternative folk artist Ellie Ford. ‘July’ is her new single released November 9th 2015 on Hidden Trail Records.

Irish folk music group The Henry Girls are heading out on a 9-date tour of England and Scotland from October 30th. Watch them performing live earlier this year including a cover of Elvis Costello’s Watching The Detectives.

Franc Cinelli reveals new live video for his song ‘Breakers’, from his latest album ‘The Marvel Age’, plus he announces more live dates including London in November.

Phil Riley’s may be returning to music later than planned but his latest offering ‘Dragon Tails’ is his his strongest release yet, showcasing his warm vocals and accomplished songwriting skills.