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Sea of Bees is Julie Baenzi­ger, a Twenty-something singer song­writer from Sac­ra­mento who has signed to Heavenly to release her debut album ‘Songs For The Ravens’. She will be entering the FRUK playlist from next week with a very welcome splash. Video, audio tracks and re-mix by Con­quer­ing Animal Sound below:

Fleet Foxes forthcoming album Helplessness Blues, has everyone jumping up and down at any track highlights so here is a new one: Battery Kinzie, you can hear it below as well as download the title track.

Alex Ebert, lead singer of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros has just released his self-titled solo debut album Alexander. As Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros prepare for their Railroad Revival Tour with Mumford and Sons and Old Crow Medicine Show a few eyes were raised on the timing, but the album has been getting a lot of attention and airplay.

We’ve been having a look and listen to the numerous artists showcasing SXWS this year. We’ll be featuring video and tracks on Folk Radio UK of some the artists that stood out for us, as well as uncovering some lessser know acts.

Pearl and the Beard, those feel good spectacled folkies and apple in the eye of Family Records have released a free EP, are appearing at SXSW and have a new album out in April!

Pepe Belmont’s debut release: The Hermit’s Waltz is, in a nutshell, like hearing a classic in the making, an exceptional and beautiful album! It made such a big impression on me that I rang him up to tell him! It is our album of the week so listen out for it!

Through a Fogged Glass is the latest release of cellist and Songwriter, Wes Swing. His style is reminiscent of Andrew Bird with an uncanny ability to build beautiful soundscapes and poetry.

Armistice is a collaboration between Beatrice Martin (Coeur de Pirate) and Bedouin Soundclash frontman, Jay Malinowski. This debut 5 track EP calls to mind some of greatest Sixties duets such as Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood. Listen to the album and watch their new video!

Scott Orr is an indie folk singer from Hamilton, Canada. Aside from preferring the studio over live gigs he doesn’t give much away. His latest album, Where I Lived, And What I Lived For, which is released on a lovely little label called Other Songs Music Co. is beautiful.

Balto have just released their debut album, October’s Road. For a debut release they sound great. Lead singer Daniel Sheron found inspiration for the songs in a journey he undertook in Siberia: A great tale, A great album.

William Fitzsimmons is set to release his new album ‘Gold in the Shadow’ on 21st March. This album sees a confrontation with personal demons, past mistakes and the spectre of mental illness. The healing process reflects a brighter album than anything he has done before.

The Walkmen have released two new videos: one for “While I Shovel The Show” and one for b-side “Orange Sunday” both are taken from Lisbon. Watch them both below. The Walkmen will be appearing at End of the Road Festival this year as well as Electric Picnic Festival in Ireland. Other tour dates below.