Mike Davies

For Reg Meuross’ 11th album he marks a return to the one man and a guitar format that initially inspired him and which is the template for his live shows. It’s one you should seek out.

Winter Wilson’s superbly crafted musicianship and heartfelt songs and performance are the bedrock which this country’s folk circuit rests and both it and the world would be a poorer place without them.

Having been through turbulent times, Palomino marks the triumphant return of Treetop Flyers. Just like the distinctive colouring of the horse that the album takes its title from, this one definitely stands out in the show ring.

A definitive musical portrait of one of the finest voices Scotland has produced, whether that be in folk, pop or any other genre.

Written in Rouen and recorded in Minneapolis, Rachel tells us that the songs on her EP are a key; a direction; a red-blooded essential for living – be it bravery, belief in one’s path or the bonds of family and blood.

The highly revered alt-country Portland outfit ‘Richmond Fontaine’ is back with more hard luck stories – it will, however, be their swansong providing ‘an end piece for all the characters who inhabited the world of Richmond Fontaine over the years.’

Mount Moriah’s third full-length album ‘How to Dance’ takes further steps down the Alt Country road, but with a new found confidence and direction. You don’t need to know the steps to these dances of the soul, just let the music guide your heart.

The Black Feathers return with their much anticipated full length debut Soaked To The Bone. This is an album to drench yourself in, long may they pour down like silver.

Having already released one 10-year reunion album with Freakwater, Bloodshot Records go for the double with the first studio recordings by the Waco Brothers since 2005.

Red is the second in the Echo Bloom’s three colours trilogy, described by frontman Kyle Evans as ‘country/shoegaze’ with the songs telling stories and painting pictures in black and white.

Marlon Williams’ decision to embark on a solo career now bears first fruits with this eponymous stylistically diverse debut, he’s touring Europe and the UK in April and on the evidence here he should be something special.

Findlay Napier returns with an EP follow-up to his Very Interesting Persons album released last year with new songs dedicated to Harry Houdini, Glasgow’s East End and more.