Kitewing – Kitewing (Debut Album): Album Review
Giants of the thriving Norfolk folk scene join forces in Kitewing – and the result is fireworks!
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.
Cherym – Take It Or Leave It: Album Review
Debut album from Derry-based queer pop punk trio, Cherym. Hold onto your hats – this one’s a whirlwind!
Rob Clarke – Blues Beats And Brel: Album Review
4th solo album from Wooltone Rob Clarke – an engaging soufflé of raw delta blues, Gallican pop and wry Scouse observation
Michael Messer & Chaz Jankel – Mostly We Drive: Album Review
Slide guitar supremo meets Blockhead-in-Chief. Result: A funny, funky, multi-faceted gem of an album from Messer & Jankel.
Various Artists – Les Cousins: Boxset Review
The legacy and influence of legendary Soho Folk Club, Les Cousins, is celebrated in this latest boxset offering from Cherry Red Records
Session Americana – The Rattle And The Clatter: Album Review
Bostonian collective, Session Americana, celebrate their 20th Anniversary in style
Family – It’s Only A Movie – Expanded, Remastered Edition: Album Review
Deluxe reissue of the seventh and final studio album – It’s Only A Movie – from the mighty Family.
Julie & Andreas – ENE Favn: Album Review
Norwegian bother & sister duo Julie & Andreas embark on an exhilarating sea voyage. ENE Favn is instalment two of their ENE trilogy – a tribute to those lost at sea.
Tripliciti – In Lak Ech: Single Review
Fingerstyle guitar supergroup, Tripliciti, have something very special up their sleeve, if their new single, In Lak Ech, is anything to go by…
Mary McGuinness – Shadowcatcher: Album Review
Nashville-via-Fort Hood, Texas singer-songwriter Mary McGuinness channels her 70s inspirations on her new album, Shadowcatcher.
Matthew Robb – History Before It Happens: Album Review
As news from around the world gets more ominous with each day that passes, Matthew Robb captures the zeitgeist on his new album.
Zoe Boekbinder – Hold My Hand: Single Review
Light-as-air rural rock ‘n’ roll. The forthcoming album from Zoe Boekbinder gets an early boost with this lead single.
Office Dog – Spiel: Album Review
The debut album from Auckland’s Office Dog is a grungy, punky, psychedelic dissection of inner turmoil and hopeful prospects.
Spiral Scouts – Tales on the Tide: EP Review
Is it vaudeville? Is it 30s jazz? It’s thoroughly endearing, whatever it is. Spiral Scouts’ frontman, George Spittal stakes his claim to become Blackpool’s very own Cab Calloway
Johnny Campbell – True North: Album Review
A celebration of Northernness from proud northerner Johnny Campbell. Eight songs from eight northern counties, each recorded at the highest point in its source county.