Gogol Bordello – Solidaritine: Album Review
Vital eighth album from New York’s multi-national Gypsy Punk ensemble, Gogol Bordello.
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.
Sowulo – Wurdiz: Album Review
A deep dive into the Nordic Dark Folk world of Sowulo. The new album is Wurdiz – out on By Norse Music
Jonas Fjeld – To The Bone: Album Review
Norwegian folk treasure and collaborator supreme Jonas Fjeld celebrates his 70th birthday with his first English language solo album in 23 years.
Barbara, The Harriets – Gullivers, Manchester: Live Review
A Brighton whirlwind hits Manchester – and picks up a hoard of newly-converted Barbarettes! Barbara whipped up a storm and At The Barrier went along for the ride.
Snow Coats – If It Wasn’t Me, I Would’ve Called It Funny: Album Review
Confident second album from Dutch power-poppers Snow Coats on Alcopop! Records.
WACO – Rock Spirit Absolute Joy: Album Review
Ten short, punchy, power-pop anthems from London’s Cosmic Punk favourites, WACO
Phil Langran – Falling Light: Album Review
Veteran songwriter Phil Langran delivers a collision of stark intimacy and rich musical colour on Falling Light.
Annie Keating – Lovesick Blues: Single Review
Lovesick Blues is the latest single from Brooklyn singer/songwriter Annie Keating – released to coincide with her forthcoming tour.
Zach Phillips – Goddaughters: Album Review
San Diego’s Master of Americana, Zach Phillips, takes a turn for the mystical on Goddaughters.
Concrete Prairie – Concrete Prairie: Album Review
Debut album from west-country country-westerners, Concrete Prairie.
Barbara – it’s tour lift-off time!
All hands on deck as the Barbara headline tour is set to get underway.
Rusty Shackle – Under A Bloodshot Moon: Album Review
Triumphal album no.5 from Welsh folk/rockers Rusty Shackle.
Fairport Convention announce Autumn Tour dates: News
Hot on the heels of arguably the best Cropredy festival ever, Fairport are off on the road in October with a 55th birthday to celebrate!
Loudon Wainwright III – Lifetime Achievement: Album Review
Bittersweet confrontations with old age – from Westchester’s master satirist Loudon Wainwright III.
Ashley Hutchings – More Songs From The Shows: Album Review
The Guv’nor – Ashley Hutchings – 100 Not Out.