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Seth Lakeman this afternoon unveils the details of his brand new album ‘Hearts and Minds’ alongside an exclusive free download of one of the album’s stand-out new tracks ‘Hard Working Man’.

La Blogotheque managed to get Megafaun and Sharon Van Etten together in Montreal for a great video session. The whole setting was quiet and peaceful, very unlike some of the other settings they contend with when filming. They were really keen to spend the afternoon with them and listen to their stories and drink coffee but they had to leave for Toronto.

Johnny Flynn has unveiled his new video for the new single ‘Kentucky Pill’, the first track to be taken from his forthcoming album ‘Been Listening’ which is released on the 7th June through Transgressive.

I was meant to be going to see The Whale Watching tour in Bristol last weekend…I had a ticket! For one reason and another things just didn’t work out so I missed it. I’m slowly recovering as I also had tickets to see them at the Barbican which got cancelled due to the air flights problem. Not good.

Whilst on her European travels, Lancashire lass, Nancy Elizabeth, recorded an interview in Portugal on which she gives some honest and open insights into her work.

Wildbirds & Peacedrums return in May with a very special European tour and Retina, the first of two vinyl only EPs. The Gothenburg-based duo will be accompanied by a handpicked 12-strong Swedish choir on the cluster of dates, which begins at the Pavement-curated ATP on Friday 14 May.

If you like your music more experimental and “out there” then try this for size. This is an exclusive and digital-only compilation created by Brad Rose, founder of the Digitalis label, out of the three volumes of the incredible “Gold Leaf Branches”.

We are very pleased to announce that Folk Radio UK is to be a media sponsor for the 12th Open House Festival in Belfast this year. This is an exciting opportunity for us to be involved with the festival which has been a winner year on year. We’ll be heading over to Belfast in September to cover the festival as well as offer you all some great exclusives. We’ll be …

We have been following Arborea since the release of Wayfaring Summer in 2006. I have yet to come across an artist that sounds anything like them. They draw inspiration from many other great artists including Robie Basho, Martin Simpson and Tim Buckley.

Listen to Jonsi’s new album “go” along with video and interviews. In celebration of his debut solo album, jónsi will began his 2010 world tour this month. The tour features a brand new band and a stage set designed by 59 productions, bringing together the worlds of theatre and music.

Shearwater have just arrived back home for a few days after their tours of Europe, South by Southwest, and the eastern US and Canada, and they report back to say are enjoying a lush, rainy spring in Austin.

Yes folks, Son of Dave is on his way into the playlists of FRUK very soon. His email said “go on, it’s folk music, really it is!”…Amanda said “yeah, going on what you play Alex, it’s kinda folkie, you’ve got to play him!” We’re a bit biased here…we saw him many moons ago with Martina Topley Bird in Bristol and he has featured on FRUK before now. After hearing some …