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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.

With Tom Robinson due to release a new album, his first in 20 years, produced by Gerry Diver and featuring guest contributions from Martin Carthy & Billy Bragg, we were naturally inquisitive. Jon Earl went along to London to catch his ‘rough mix of tunes’. It turned out to be a very memorable evening.

Topic Records are to release an anniversary limited edition of Martin Carthy’s very first solo album released in 1965 on the Fontana label. Re-mastered for 180g audiophile vinyl, it includes the original liner notes and additional illustrative material. It sounds amazing as well!

Eliza Carthy has been appointed an MBE for her services to music. Wonderful timing having just released her first duo with her father Martin who was also appointed an MBE in 1998.

Read our live review a superb performance from British Folk Music legends Martin and Eliza Carthy at Queen Elizabeth Hall touring their new album – with special guests including Nick Drake’s sister.

The first Martin & Eliza Carthy duo album, The Moral Of The Elephant is just their voices, their instruments and elegantly simple arrangements, a brilliant release for Topic’s 75th year.

Our Song of the Day is from Martin & Eliza Carthy. ‘Happiness’ features on their forthcoming new album The Moral Of The Elephant and was written by Molly Drake, the mother of Nick Drake.

Our Song of the Day is ‘The Handweaver and The Factory Maid’ performed by The Imagined Village. A song previously made popular by Brass Monkey.

Towersey Festival announce double celebration for their 50 years and 75 Years Of Topic Records with a concert hosted by Norma Waterson, Eliza Carthy and The Gift Band.

The Owl Service have compiled a mix titled ‘Modern Folk is Rubbish’ featuring some great music from the likes of Shirley Collins, The Pentangle, The Watersons and lots more. Listen here.

Watch the video interview of Martin and Eliza Carthy talking about their first ever duo album together ‘The Moral of the Elephant’ which includes tributes to Mike Waterson and Michael Marra.

This Friday BBC 4 pays tribute to the legendary Bert Jansch with the televising of ‘The Genius of Bert Jansch’ featuring archive footage & a landmark multi-artist concert at the Royal Festival Hall.