Heavy Metal Kids – The Albums 1974-76: Boxset Review
Rabblerousers, Punk Pioneers. The early works of The Heavy Metal Kids get the Cherry Red clamshell treatment
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.
Liela Moss – Internal Working Model: Album Review
Testing, teasing and thoroughly tempting – Third solo album from Duke Spirit vocalist Liela Moss is a triumph.
Loudon Wainwright III – Loudon Wainwright III / Album II: Album Review
Two-in-One package of Loudon Wainwright III’s earliest recorded adventures.
Richard Houghton – Gonna See All My Friends – A People’s History of Fairport Convention: Book Review
The fans have their say – the distinguished and prolific history of Fairport and Cropredy, as told by the band’s fans and friends
Terence Blacker – Meanwhile… : Album Review
Another dose of gentle, upbeat, defiance and satire from author, columnist and singer-songwriter, Terence Blacker.
Frank Zappa – Waka/Jawaka & The Grand Wazoo – 50th Anniversary Box Set: Box Set Review
The Zappa reissue programme continues – this time, the 50th anniversary of Zappa’s famed “Electric Orchestra” period is celebrated.
Wilko Johnson – an At The Barrier Tribute
the At The Barrier tribute to the genius of Wilko Johnson.
Toyah – Four More From Toyah – Expanded 12″ Neon Violet Vinyl Version: Album Review
The story continues – The latest triumphant installment in Cherry Red’s reissue series of Toyah’s Safari Records catalogue
Kitten Pyramid – KIDDO: Album Review
Challenging, fascinating and highly entertaining. Kitten Pyramid confront the realities of animal consumption on their groundbreaking third album.
Jamie Lenman – The Atheist: Album Review
Accessible, ambitious fifth solo outing from illustrious indie illustrator, Jamie Lenman
Deep In The Woods – Pastoral Psychedelia & Funk Folk 1968-1975: Album Review
Cherry Red takes a deep dive into the mystic realm of acid folk – and lives to tell the tale.
Bellowhead – Portsmouth Guildhall: Live Review
Britain’s favourite Folkestra made their welcome return to live performance last week. We were there!
Indigo Bay – After Dark: EP Review
Joyous, juicy jangles from Grimsby’s indie-rockers, Indigo Bay on their new EP – After Dark.
Barbara – Waiting Outside Alone. New single coming soon… : News
News of the new single coming next week from Barbara which we’ll be featuring on the site. They’ll be ‘Waiting Outside Alone’….
Roger Chapman – Turn It Up Loud: The Recordings 1981-1985: Boxset Review
The Family man’s solo adventures continue: Installment 2 in the Cherry Red/Esoteric Roger Chapman reissue programme