Time Tunnel: The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, B.I.T. Bolton, 1973
What happened when The Sensational Alex Harvey Band hit the stage in Bolton in 1973. John Barlass takes us back in time.
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Native Harrow – Closeness: Album Review
Thoughtful, timeless and exquisite – Native Harrow take classic American Roots music to new heights.
Ryan Hamilton and the Harlequin Ghosts – Nowhere To Go But Everywhere: Album Review
Second album from Ryan Hamilton, the Texan Tom Petty, gives a lesson in optimism.
Richard & Linda Thompson – Hard Luck Stories (1972-1982): Album Review
Richard & Linda Thompson. Two of the UK’s finest singer/songwriters ever. Their Complete Works – and more! A veritable Thompson Treasure Trove.
Eliza Jaye – Middle Child: Album Review
Delightful posthumous release from Eliza Jaye that is as full a testament to the remarkable talents of a remarkable lady as is possible to imagine.
Zach Phillips – The Wine of Youth: Album Review
First new album in 17 years from transplanted Californian, Zach Phillips, leaves a Peaceful, Easy Feeling.
Daniel Nestlerode – Windrush: Album Review
Daniel Nestlerode combines traditional and original numbers on his excellent new album, Windrush.
Lucy Feliz – Last Of The Sun: Album Review
Being described simply as a singer-songwriter only provides the merest hint of the layers of paradox and enigma that lie within the grooves of Last Of The Sun – the new album from Lucy Feliz.
Ben Graham – Pink Floyd Are Fogbound in Paris – The Story of the 1970 Krumlin Festival: Book Review
At last! The full story of the horror that was the Krumlin Festival – Just in time for the festival’s 50th Anniversary.
Chris Leslie – Fiddle Back: Album Review
Chris Leslie uses his time in lock down to release a new album that’s half instrumental, half vocal; half self-composed, half trad-arr.
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Cosmo’s Factory (Half-Speed Master): Album Review
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 1970 Masterwork gets the remaster treatment celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its original release
Courtney Marie Andrews – Old Flowers: Album Review
Courtney Marie Andrews delivers a stunning collection of bittersweet breakup songs on her third full length album.
Saskia – Are You Listening?: Album Review
A collection of truly excellent songs, beautifully performed by an exceptional talent. Saskia asks Are You Listening?
Ian Carr and the Various Artists – I Like Your Taste In Music/On A Wet Day (Remixes): Single Review
Three brand new remixes from the acclaimed avant-folk guitarist and songwriter Ian Carr & The Various Artists’ new album I Like Your Taste In Music.
Opinion: Why Fairport’s Cropredy Convention is the best festival in England
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention is a staple of the UK festival circuit. We believe it’s the best. Here are ten reasons why.