Lauren South – Tiny Boat: Album Review
Songs of love and friendship, motherhood, the natural world and the night sky – the debut from Lauren South is a restorative for jaded times.
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.
Alan Doyle – Welcome Home: Single Review
Fresh, vibrant and full of joy. Newfoundland singer/songwriter and Great Big Sea frontman Alan Doyle is back, and he’s raring to go.
Muriel – Muriel: Album Review
Evocative and dreamy soundscapes on the debut album from Cardiff-based lo-fi alt-folk purveyors Muriel.
Lily Neill & Vesa Norilo – Tales and Golden Histories: Album Review
Breathtaking arrangements of the music of Ireland, Sweden, Finland, Brittany and beyond from harpist Lily Neill and cellist Vesa Norilo. Ever wondered what a harp and a cello can achieve together??
Siger – When We Fly: Album Review
When We Fly -Album No.2 from Belgian brothers Hartwin and Ward Dhoore, aka Siger.
Frank Zappa / Mothers – Overnite Sensation 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition: Album Review
Yet another Zappa 50th Anniversary celebration. This time, it’s the turn of Overnite Sensation, the definitive ‘Gateway to Zappa’ album.
Cormac O Caoimh – Where The World Begins: Album Review
Astute observations of the human psyche – dressed in a poppy MOR gown, courtesy of Cork singer-songwriter Cormac O Coaimh.
Airbridge – Openings: Album Review
Widescreen prog, some disturbing recollections and a dose of black humour – there’s lots to take in on the new album from Airbridge.
Dhani Harrison – Innerstanding: Album Review
First solo album in six years from The Mystic Beatle’s only offspring is a venture into gothic electronica.
Frankie Archer – Never So Red: EP Review
Traditional Northumbrian songs and tunes brought bang up to date by award-winning electro-folk artist Frankie Archer.
Barbara – Master Narrative: Single Review
New single from Barbara – Master Narrative goes under the ATB microscope.
Clive Carroll – The Abbot: Album Review
A deep, respectful and thoroughly engaging sweep through the music of John Renbourn – conducted by John’s long-term associate, Clive Carroll.
Angus Gill – Departure & Arrival: Album Review
Instantly enjoyable, well-produced and musically intriguing. The fifth album from New South Wales’ Angus Gill ticks the boxes.
Best Ex – With A Smile: Album Review
Breezy pop with a purpose – the debut album from former Candy Heart Mariel Loveland’s latest venture. Best Ex has a lot to say for itself.
Ben Stubbs – Light Of My Life: Album Review
Escape, intimacy and self-reconciliation. Isle of Wight artist Ben Stubbs offers mature music and lyrics for those experienced in the business of living.
