Très Pantalon – Live From The Shed: Album Review
A horns-heavy, strangely-timed, bass-driven, quirky tour-de-force of an instrumental band, Très Pantalon set out a head-turning manifesto with their debut album.
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.
Beans on Toast – Kill Them With Kindness: Album Review
Beans on Toast continues his tradition of releasing an album every birthday. Kill Them With Kindness, is the usual mix of domesticity and polemic but, perhaps, it’s his hardest-hitting yet…
Tattercoats – Westways: Album Review
Country standards, bluegrass, traditional folk songs and inspired interpretations of familiar favourites all feature on the debut album from Tattercoats.
Jessie Kilguss – Fool’s Fight: Single Review
The new single from Brooklyn songstress Jessie Kilguss contemplates the ending of a relationship in the most melodic way imaginable.
Emma Miller – Siren: Single Review
A taster for the upcoming album from Edinburgh-based songstress Emma Miller. Siren, encapsulates the best and worst of humanity – all in one song.
Deborah Rose – Atlas: Album Review
A journey through sacred and poetic worlds. Singer-songwriter Deborah Rose expresses her experiences and beliefs in music with new album, Atlas.
Jackie Conn – Baking Day: Album Review
Poignant, warm and sincere. Jackie Conn’s debut album, Baking Day, is a heartwarming triumph.
Fairport Convention News – Spring 2026 Tour and tidings of Cropredy: News
Fairport Convention, with drummer Dave Mattacks back within their ranks, are back on the road in the spring of ’26. And a certain festival is coming round again. The first waves of Cropredy news have broken…
Barbara – Spring Tour (and More!): News
2026 looks like being a vintage year for Barbara who recently announced the itinerary for their headline Spring Tour. But that’s just the spore of the mushroom. Read on…
Pavey Ark – More Time, More Speed: Album Review
Second album from Hull-based Pavey Ark. Twelve lovingly-crafted, melodic songs that explore the concept of time, and our relationship with it
Anna Ling – Light: Album Review
Devon-based singer, composer and Choir MD Anna Ling celebrates the medium of light in all its metaphorical forms on her stunning debut album.
Brinsley Schwarz – Shouting At The Moon: Album Review
Shouting At The Moon, the third solo album from Brinsley Schwarz, the man who gave his name to a band, is a triumph.
The Last Waltz – Birmingham Town Hall: Live Review
Warwickshire’s WLDFLWRS gather a host of distinguished guests and occupy Birmingham’s Town Hall to celebrate the 49th Anniversary of a seminal concert. And didn’t they celebrate in style?!
Steve Tilston – Such & Such: Album Review
The reissue of 2003’s Such & Such album by Steve Tilston, reminds us of the scale of his talent
Old Man Luedecke – She Told Me Where to Go (Deluxe Edition): Album Review
Two-time JUNO Award-winner, Old Man Luedecke, revisits his most recent album release, reworks a few songs and adds a couple more. Result: Increased intensity and altered perspectives