The Proclaimers – You May Offend: Album Review
40 years since their debut album The Proclaimers refuse to rest on their laurels and are still writing creative, poignant songs.
Howard King
Sunjay – Split The Sheets: Album Review
Rockabilly, country and a smidgeon of folk see Sunjay picking from rock n roll and country legends to put his own twist on well recognised songs.
Eric Steckel – Sandstorm: Album Review
Sandstorm from Eric Steckel is a blues album which is raw and pure, abandoning multiple pedal or digital effects.
Kaspar ‘Berry’ Rapkin And The Swampdogs – Blues From The Land Of The Living: Album Review
Kaspar Rapkin and his exuberant band the Swampdogs deliver a bucketload of authenticity with his delta blues style.
The Onsegen Ensemble – A Tale: Album Review
Finnish collective Onségen Ensemble, much influenced by its Nordic environment, has developed an ever changing and distinctive sound on display on A Tale.
Din Of Celestial Birds – Takeoffs And Landings: Album Review
Having gained a reputation as one of the most vibrant and exciting live bands on the scene Din Of Celestial Birds have a growing following and faithful following.
Bobbo Byrnes – Too Many Miles: Album/Book Review
Bobbo Byrnes reflects on his life as a musician as a self proclaimed ‘rock and roll goodwill ambassador.’
Todd Adelman and The Woodsmen- Todd Adelman and The Woodsmen: Album Review
No real surprises on this no frills country album from Todd Adelman & The Woodsmen, but the songs are strong , bold and musically faultless.
Liminal Sky – All Tomorrow’s Darkness: Album Review
Released worldwide by Karisma Records, All Tomorrow’s Darkness is a beautifully bleak debut from Liminal Sky.
Lucca Mae – Barnoldswick Music and Arts Centre: Live Review
Lucca Mae brings tales of romance Barnoldswick for an uplifting night.
Mark Wainwright (aka Fake Jackery) – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
Down at Over Hulton Folk Club it’s a Jake Thackray night.
Dutch Elm – Dutch Elm: Album Review
After gaining a reputation as a thrilling live band. Newcastle based Dutch Elm release their stunning self titled debut album.
Kiefer Sutherland – Grey: Album Review
Already famed for his TV and film exploits Keifer Sutherland extends his musical career blending country, rock and Americana with his fourth album Grey.
Kiefer Sutherland w/ Colin Andrews – New Century Hall, Manchester: Live Review
Kiefer Sutherland brings his Love Will Bring You Home Tour to Manchester.
Spouses – I Could Be Your Dog: Album Review
Curious title, curious music, but extremely fascinating. Self recorded debut album from Spouses – Canadian Joel Durksen – is an enthralling listen.