Core News — “Bullion and Allday put together a show to celebrate John Martyn’s life and work last week. Broadcast on the sixth anniversary of his death, this two hour mix is a fitting tribute. Listen back in full.” Bullion & All Day – John Martyn Special... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — You could probably convince someone that Ryley Walker’s debut long player is the work of some long-lost UK singer-songwriter from the 1970s. Recalling at different moments John Martyn, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn and Nick Drake, All Kinds Of You con... more info

Stereogum — Last year, Roosevelt made some noise with his debut EP Elliot, a short collection of Italo-disco songs that emphasized his knack for a good beat. His latest offering takes a step back and shows off a more subdued side in the form of a cover of Britis... more info

Guardian Music — RR regular Mnemonic gives her pick from last week's topic: what are the best songs about the sky?Bonnie Pink – Perfect Sky. Sweet and simple J-pop. Thanks to Sakura for the translation of the lyrics: "Looking up at the heavens, I make a mermaid jum... more info

Guardian Music — This tremulous-voiced troubadour could be a British Bon Iver, destined to take folk traditions in unexpected directionsReading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: New Malden.The lineup: Luke Sital-Singh (vocals, guitar).The background: Luke Sital-Singh i... more info

Guardian Music — Faiport Conventions' first, light-hearted hit offered few clues that they would reinvent English folk musicI first heard this song on Tony Blackburn's Radio 1 show, in the days when it was just beginning to dawn on me that there was music out there b... more info

Guardian Music — Fast-rising English singer-songwriter Ben Howard is a word-of-mouth star with an adoring fanbase who is poised to crack the US market in the wake of Adele and Mumford & Sons. Just don't call what he does boring…With hundreds of venues, riffs blarin... more info

Chorus.fm — Hit the replies to watch *Michael Kiwanuka* (http://www.michaelkiwanuka.com), *Ben Howard* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/benhoward), *The Staves* (http://www.thestaves.com), *Bear's Den* (http://www.bearsdenmusic.co.uk) and Ben Lovett (*Mumford and So... more info

Gigwise — Communion labelmates team up for 'Over The Hill' tribute - watch it now more info

Guardian Music — John Martyn is the sound of hangovers, of long and lonely journeys, of a spine tinglingYou know – or still remember – that moment halfway through Sunday afternoon, when you still have the hangover but are just beginning to come round? It's a litt... more info