The Lost Notes – Birmingham Symphony Hall: Live Review
Birmingham Americana hotshots The Lost Notes prove that There’s No Place Like Home as they drive a sell-out crowd into raptures at the city’s prestigious Symphony Hall.
John Barlass
John has been a music obsessive since he first heard 'Love Me Do' seeping out of the family radio in 1962. he spent a career in the rail industry before turning back to his first love of music. He plays bass guitar and melodeon, loves folk/rock and lives in Warwick.
Mary Bue – The Wildness Of Living And Dying: Album Review
Trauma; uncertainty; compassion; healing with music – Mary Bue finds emotional release on her 9th album – The Wildness Of Living And Dying.
Piers Faccini & Ballaké Sissoko – Our Calling: Album Review
The long-awaited debut album from frontier-stretching duo Piers Faccini and Ballakė Sissoko. Our Calling is a tribute to migration in all its forms.
Danny Bradley – Small Talk Songs: Album Review
A stunning debut album from the Liverpool based guitar virtuoso Danny Bradley. Prepare to be charmed and astounded…
Kyle Falconer – The One I Love The Most: Album Review
Songs inspired by women – The View vocalist Kyle Falconer visits his back catalogue and rediscovers some gems.
Gus Englehorn – The Hornbook: Album Review
Get ready to indulge the weird fibres of your brain. The Hornbook, the new album from former pro-snowboarder Gus Englehorn, will take you to places that you’ve never before imagined.
Fairport Convention & Danny Bradley – The Connaught, Worthing: Live Review
As the Folk Rock legends criss cross the nation, our Fairport Wintour coverage begins at The Connaught in Worthing – setlist spoilers ahoy.
Everyone Says Hi – Everyone Says Hi: Album Review
Punchy debut album from Everyone Says Hi – ex-Kaiser Chiefs drummer/songwriter and a bunch of his famous(ish) mates.
Holly Lovell – Hello Chelsea: Album Review
Songs of addiction, grief, family history and New York City. Holly Lovell paints a vivid picture of “a person that mattered” on her new album, Hello Chelsea.
Transatlantic Sessions – Birmingham Symphony Hall: Live Review
We’re at the star-studded Transatlantic Sessions in Birmingham’s Symphony Hall.
Logan Richard – Up From Here: Single Review
Mellow sounds as Prince Edward Island-born singer-songwriter Logan Richard previews his forthcoming album with single #2, Up From Here.
Windborne – To Warm The Winter Hearth: Album Review
A warming celebration of winter traditions from trailblazing Massachusetts vocal quartet, Windborne.
And they’re off! Fairport’s Wintour 2025 is up and running: News
Updates on the Fairport Convention Wintour which has just begun a run of 27 shows all across the land.
The DSM IV – Negative Utopia: EP Review
Six tracks from Liverpool gothic alt-pop trio, The DSM IV, to supplement their 2023 debut album, New Age Paranoia.
Johnny Lloyd – Punchline: Album Review
Solo album #4 from Tribes’ frontman Johnny Lloyd. Ten well-written, well-crafted and well-produced songs of love, loss and letting go.