New releases from The Thumping Tommys, Dan O’Farrell and The Difference Engine, and Sean Taylor

STEVE JOHNSON picks his favourites from the many memorable albums of the year, and one stunning new festival

STEVE JOHNSON salutes the mellifluous tones and clear-minded political message of a uniquely relevant Birmingham-born singer-songwriter

STEVE JOHNSON relishes a celebration of the commonality of folk music and its links with the struggles of working people the world over

STEVE JOHNSON recommends a protest album with a harder edge than many in the genre

STEVE JOHNSON speaks to DJ and singer/songwriter Mark Radcliffe

New releases from Christina Alden and Alex Patterson, Odette Michell, Clementine Lovell

New releases from Steve Tilston, FolkLaw, and Patch and the Giant

STEVE JOHNSON interviews with Martin Green about his love affair with brass bands