Could Seed – Terminal: Album Review
Cinematic soundscapes in heavy prog from French artists Could Seed with their thrilling second album Terminal.
Howard King
Nektar – Journey To The Centre Of The Eye: Album Review
For an album that is approaching 60 years old, Nektar’s part science-fiction tale and part nuclear war protest is, with the aid of a remix, astoundingly fresh.
Norrie ‘Tago’ MacIver – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
We report back from a night at Over Hulton Folk club with Norrie ‘Tago’ MacIver.
Walter Trout w/ Laura Evans – The Atkinson, Southport: Live Review
A charismatic legend and a new star in the making combine to enthrall us with a mix of soulful and rocky blues in Southport.
Gitcha Records – Singles preview
Gitcha Records introduce us to singles from three excellent bands which are all due to release albums late in October.
Exploring Birdsong w/ Glasshaven – Gorilla, Manchester: Live Review
We head to Gorilla to follow Exploring Birdsong’s progress. As usual we expected music of high quality, and we are not disappointed.
Danny Bradley – Bothy Folk Club, Southport: Live Review
We head to the Bothy Folk Club in Southport for another encounter with Danny Bradley and supporting cast.
John ‘Papa’ Gros – Barnoldswick Music And Arts Centre: Live Review
John ‘Papa’ Gros enchants an appreciative audience at BMAC for with his mastery of the keyboard and his New Orleans anecdotes.
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.
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.’