Mike Davies

Possessed of arguably the clearest, loveliest and most soothing male vocal in the world of British folk music Johnny Coppin returns with his first solo collection in nine years.

Hannah Aldridge draws on the roots of her musical raising to sterling effect on her debut album, a tight and gritty collection of ‘Dark Americana’ that draw deeply on her own life. On UK Tour Now.

First Aid Kit’s ‘Stay Gold’ offers fuller arrangements and brighter dynamics. Whilst the lyrics have become more intimate and personal it is an album of heartfelt beauty.

To the Bone is the new solo album from Trevor Jones, the singer and songwriter for Miracle Mile. A great collection of songs born of what he calls “a period of instability”.

Cabaret is not an easy genre to pull off convincingly. However, drawing on a fairly diverse spectrum of influences Rupert Wates does a pretty good job.

Zoe Muth’s third full-length album ‘World Of Strangers’ brings her widest musical offering to date ranging from classic country to ballads to early Fairport folk- rock.

Kris Delmhorst releases her first collection of original material in six years – a mature, sophisticated album that you grow into and further confirmation of her enduring quality.

The folk, rock and big band jazz on offer from Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers gets the promise of a wider audience as her fourth album gets an international release.

Swedish sextet West of Eden sound like a homegrown British folk band – produced by Damien O’Kane and feat. Kate Rusby and Michael McGoldrick this is really worth checking.

The Hazey Janes release their long awaited follow up ‘Language of Faint Theory’, an album that finds them moving way from the early influences that defined them.

Living In The Lowlands is the debut album from Cambridge based Lizzie J Taylor. An impressive debut that speaks eloquently on her behalf.

Enlisting Richard Hawley’s producer, Colin Elliot, Cherry Ghost returns with his third offering ‘Herd Runners’. Mike digs under the surface in his review and gets carried aloft.