Ipecac Recordings are to release a series of previously unreleased demos from Mark Lanegan under the title of Houston: Publishing Demos 2002. Take a listen to the opening track No Cross.

In the final part of her live review of Hebcelt Festival 2015 Alice shares her highlights including Treacherous Orchestra, Afro Celt Sound System, Shooglenifty, Findlay Napier, The Elephant Sessions and more.

Rachel Taylor-Beales fourth studio album ‘Stone’s Throw, Lament of The Selkie’ takes the form of a kind of song-cycle. Some three years in the making it is masterfully conceived and presented with imagery that is both precise and tantalising in its expression. An exceptional album.

When compiling a list of the most talented young singer-songwriters currently performing on the acoustic/roots scene, it’s never too long before Luke Jackson’s name appears. Rob caught up with Luke recently for this special Photo-Interview.

Our Song of the Day is via the new video for ‘Current Carry’ by Vetiver. One to brighten your day up with a moped trip down the Northern California coastline for a late night beach party. Plus Vetiver have also just announced their UK / EU tour dates including London in November.

Paul catches up with The Stray Birds who were, for a lot of observers, the highlight of this year’s Cambridge Folk Festival. Plus watch them performing a backstage session and don’t miss their remaining UK dates.

Tom Blackwell hails from the North of England, after a series of demo releases Tyrone The Gun is his debut proper and, according to Mike, it’s easily one of the best things he’s heard all year.

Beirut have unveiled their new video for ‘Gibraltar’ from their new album ‘No No No’ released Sept. 11th 2015 via 4AD…. ‘no no no’ is condon’s most vibrant and spirited record to date.

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Bob Dylan’s controversial performance at Newport Folk Festival when he went electric. We look back at the event and what really happened. Plus we have some great video to share and we look at a similar myth surrounding Muddy Waters 1958 UK performance which also apparently shocked many.

We very pleased to be able offer this video premiere today from Americana rockers, Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons’ for their brand new single and ​music ​video, “Electric Flame,” from their upcoming album, Homemade Vision

The Crooked Brothers latest offering, Thank You I’m Sorry, is all the richer for the diverse sound and styles they bring to the fore, both collectively and individually. You can’t pin these guys down.

Folk Radio UK are delighted to have a video exclusive of one of our favourite acts – the northern folk experimentalists Harp and a Monkey. Plus we’ve news of their new project which they are undertaking with Arts Council England and The Western Front Association.