Richard Thompson – 13 deeper cuts: Opinion
We dig into Richard Thompson’s vast discography and pick out 13 deeper cuts that maybe go unnoticed amongst such a stellar body of work.
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Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent Competition 2024: News
It’s that time of the year again. Glastonbury Festival have announced details of the 2024 iteration of their Emerging Talent Competition.
The Lunar Effect – Sounds Of Green And Blue: Album News
News of the new album – Sounds Of Green And Blue – from The Lunar Effect set for release in April.
Stage Door Guy – Ho Ho Ho: Video Permiere
The perfect antidote for any Post Christmas blues – we premiere the vid for the jolly new single from Stage Door Guy.
Walter Trout – Broken: New Album news
Blues Rock icon Walter Trout reveals new album details…
What we are looking forward to in 2024: Opinion
2023 is in the books. So…on to 2024. There is an awful lot to look forward to. Here are a few picks of what we are looking forward to this year.
Dan Whitehouse – Songs From Voices From The Cones: Video Premiere
Three songs from Dan Whitehouse, performed at Real World Studios as we premiere footage of the Songs From The Cones sessions.
Ferocious Dog – Kleptocracy: album news
News of the new album release and tour by Ferocious Dog.
Big Big Train – The Likes Of Us: Album News
News of the new album from Big Big Train.
UK West Coast Folk Festival – News
news of the exciting West Coast Folk Festival that takes over Blackpool Winter Gardens in early January 2024.
Stephen EvEns – A Tree: Video Premiere
We premiere the new single and video from Stephen EvEns – A Tree.
At The Barrier – Best Of 2023: Opinion
Picking albums to sum up a great year in music gets harder and harder. 2023 has again seen some incredible releases.
Midas Fall – New album/video: News
News of the new album – Cold Waves Divide Us – and video of the title track from Midas Fall.
Michael Messer & Chaz Jankel – Mostly We Drive: Video Premiere
New single from Messrs Messer & Jankel – we have a premiere of the video for Mostly We Drive.
Caligula’s Horse – Charcoal Grace: New Album News
News of the forthcoming album – Charcoal Grace – from Caligula’s Horse. Quality Prog Metal, teased with new single Golem.