Aquarium Drunkard — Imagine dialing around on the radio and stumbling across this utterly fried live session from The Incredible String Band late one night in 1968. Transmitted via Bob Fass’ legendary Radio Unnameable show, this is some seriously psychedelic free-folk... more info

Guardian Music — He was the poster boy of the 60s folk-guitar scene whose virtuosity influenced everybody from Jimmy Page to Johnny Marr. Pete Paphides pays tribute to Bert Jansch'I remember asking Bert, 'When you were doing it, did you know that you were like … he... more info

Guardian Music — (Navigator/Drag City)Scotsman Alasdair Roberts is a cult hero thanks to his highly individual, bleak or quirky songs – with influences that range from ancient Celtic ballads to Robin Williamson – and to his equally original treatment of tradition... more info

Scotsman.com — REPORTS of the demise of veteran folk troubadours John Renbourn and Robin Williamson have, as they say, been greatly exaggerated. They kick off a tour at Edinburgh's Pleas more info