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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.

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.

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.

Watch the video premiere for ‘Four Inch Screen’, the 2nd single from rising folk star Fabian Holland and taken from his highly acclaimed 2nd album ‘A Day Like Tomorrow’.

Known as ‘The Mother of Folk’, American Folk Singer Jean Ritchie who was largely responsible the revival in Appalachian music has died at the age of 92.

Watch the video premiere from London born singer songwriter Nicky Schrire for ‘We Don’t Live Here Anymore’. The video compliments her keen sense of observation and her naturally gifted songwriting skills perfectly. The song features on her forthcoming EP ‘An Education’ which is out on the 16 June via Wildsound Recordings.

We have a track premiere today from Sorren Maclean with Rows & Rows of Boxes which features on his forthcoming album Winter Stay Autumn available on 8th June 2015 via Middle Of Nowhere Recordings.

The Sage Gateshead is to join forces with Halsway Manor in Crowcombe, Somerset this coming Saturday, 6th June to run a simultaneous challenge event. Find out more and get involved!

Our Song of the Day is from Welsh duo Olion Byw who are made up of Lucy Rivers and Dan Lawrence. Watch them performing the Welsh folk song Lisa Lân.