Ahead of the release of their new album The Sovereign Self on 29th June Trembling Bells reveal their new video for ‘Sweet Death Polka’ and announce a Two Day London Residency featuring Alasdair Roberts, eclectic folk trio the Family Elan, Incredible String Band founder Mike Heron and legendary folk artist Martin Carthy and more.

In Spinning Yarns, Norah Rendell not only shares with us her hypnotic, lilting voice and her skilled arrangements of the songs she’s collected; but also sharing (through fascinating sleeve notes) the stories of those songs and the people who sang them. This album is a must for anyone with a love of traditional song.

Simon heads to The Islington for a stunning headline show from Bhi Bhiman. His ‘Rhythm and Reason’ is a terrific album and the really good news is that he’s even better live. “As we head home a succession of tunes replay in my head as Bhi’s poignant redemption songs have sticking power and above all offer the positive spin on the émigré story. Stick that in your pint pot and …

In Tom Paley’s 84th year, the smallest of flames nurtured by 2012 album ‘Roll On Roll On’ now has a chance to spread and establish itself via Paley & Son, a second outing on the Hornbeam label. He is joined by fiddle playing son Ben and special guests Cerys Matthews, BJ Cole and harmonica player Rob Mason.This will remain a mark of the Paley family’s love of roots music for …

The songs here may have been gathering dust, but, brought out into the light, they have produced a hugely listenable and enjoyable album, a  perfect soulful accompaniment to summer and further evidence of Robins’ fabulous voice and huge talent.

We have music to lighten your day with a new tune from guitarist Kyle Fosburgh whose beautifully refined playing never ceases to stop me in whatever I’m doing and just take it all in. ‘Turning Point’ is from his forthcoming new album ‘One Night’, out next month on his own label Grass-Tops Recording.

Harp and a Monkey are on the road and coming to a venue near you so don’t miss the opportunity to catch them. Watch their new tour video here and get those dates.

There’s no doubt that Emily Portman has, with a little help from her friends, created and curated a dazzling display of writing and musicianship, but the real success of Coracle lies in the balancing of many seemingly disparate aspects to create an intensely luminous collection of songs whose articulate lyrics, virtuoso performances and intricate arrangements never overshadow the very real humanity which is at the heart of it all.

It’s a delight to see an artist revel in live performance. Laughs and angst; traditional and modern; children’s games and cake – this is how you launch an album. Splendid.

Our Song of the Day is from Scottish singer, songwriter and harpist Josie Duncan who originally hails from Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Listen to her performing The Mary Jane , otherwise known as ‘The Coll Boat Song’ . She’s accompanied by Luc McNally.

We have a fantastic video premiere today from The Delta Bell, aka Brighton based singer, musician and songwriter Kate Gerrard. Carry Us Home is the new single from her forthcoming debut album ‘Bow Out Of The Fading Light’.

O’Hooley & Tidow announce new Micro Album and Tour: Summat’s Brewin’. A collection of traditional, contemporary and self-penned drinking songs that explore society’s fascination with drink, drinking and of course the real ale revolution.