Our Song of the Day is taken from the forthcoming lead single for Songs of Separation. Listen to ‘Echo Mocks the Corncrake’ featuring the wonderful karine Polwart.

In our latest ‘Guest Feature’ The Shee will be telling us all about their tenth anniversary Continuum project, and introducing us to their nominated collaborators. Olivia Ross starts the ball rolling with her choice – Chris Wood.

We have a video premiere today for ‘Grateful’, the new single/EP release from Blue Rose Code who asked fans to submit their own idea of what ‘grateful’ meant to them. The response was overwhelming, poignant and very moving.

Radial is a fascinating showcase for Griselda Sanderson’s nyckelharpa playing – the ideal pick-me-up for jaded musical palettes and well worth seeking out.

We have a great video premiere (and Song of the Day) from Fabian Holland with his own version of the traditional gospel blues song “Nobody’s Fault But Mine” first recorded by Blind Willie in 1927 using his slide guitar.

Happy Blue, by Miracle Mile frontman Jones is much to do with the past and reminiscence and includes a deeply moving tribute to his father, his life, his struggles and how he shaped his son’s heart.

Dana Sipos’ ‘Roll Up The Night Sky’ is quite magical, slightly, subliminally hypnotic and the imagery can be quite stunning in its own calmly composed yet tenderly skewed way.

What impresses most about ‘Woven’ is Sarah’s skill as an arranger; an interpreter of song, story and music. In taking these snatches and fragments of traditional song, adding her own intricate and fascinating musical themes and merging them into a narrative on the fleeting but complex nature of human existence, she has created an utterly compelling tapestry.

Musically and lyrically Sermon On The Rocks is a stunning piece of work that finds Josh Ritter at the peak of his very considerable powers and is, arguably, his best album to date.

Although in danger of being lost in amongst others who surrender to the sweet tones of folk, October Gold should be commemorated for the honesty in their music and the fragile approach taken when blending styles.

The Lost Boys is an assured and polished debut album which showcases a wide range of Sam’s undoubted talents as a singer/songwriter gifted with a musical maturity beyond his years. It more than justifies his growing reputation as a performer and deserves to bring him and his band to the attention of a much bigger audience.

Step-siblings Martha Wainwright and Lucy Wainwright Roche share with us songs that shaped their childhoods, whilst rather more for grown up ears we suggest you invest in a copy for your next slumber party.