Daniel Nestlerode – Windrush: Album Review
Daniel Nestlerode combines traditional and original numbers on his excellent new album, Windrush.
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.
Lucy Feliz – Last Of The Sun: Album Review
Being described simply as a singer-songwriter only provides the merest hint of the layers of paradox and enigma that lie within the grooves of Last Of The Sun – the new album from Lucy Feliz.
Ben Graham – Pink Floyd Are Fogbound in Paris – The Story of the 1970 Krumlin Festival: Book Review
At last! The full story of the horror that was the Krumlin Festival – Just in time for the festival’s 50th Anniversary.
Chris Leslie – Fiddle Back: Album Review
Chris Leslie uses his time in lock down to release a new album that’s half instrumental, half vocal; half self-composed, half trad-arr.
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Cosmo’s Factory (Half-Speed Master): Album Review
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 1970 Masterwork gets the remaster treatment celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its original release
Courtney Marie Andrews – Old Flowers: Album Review
Courtney Marie Andrews delivers a stunning collection of bittersweet breakup songs on her third full length album.
Saskia – Are You Listening?: Album Review
A collection of truly excellent songs, beautifully performed by an exceptional talent. Saskia asks Are You Listening?
Ian Carr and the Various Artists – I Like Your Taste In Music/On A Wet Day (Remixes): Single Review
Three brand new remixes from the acclaimed avant-folk guitarist and songwriter Ian Carr & The Various Artists’ new album I Like Your Taste In Music.
Opinion: Why Fairport’s Cropredy Convention is the best festival in England
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention is a staple of the UK festival circuit. We believe it’s the best. Here are ten reasons why.
Finnian – Under the Influence: Album Review
Under The Influence is the culmination of 2 years’ hard graft for Dundalk-based artist Finnian. The result is a collection of mature, polished and accomplished songs.
Fruupp – Maid in Ireland, The Best of Fruupp: Album Review
Esoteric Records’ Maid in Ireland by Fruupp is a grand compilation that focusses on the best of their four albums.
Dave Cousins – The Boy In The Sailor Suit: Album Review
An expanded and remastered The Boy In The Sailor Suit from Strawbs man Dave Cousins features The Blue Angel Orchestra. A release from Cherry Red that’s a fitting supplement to a brilliant album.
The Texas Gentlemen – Floor It!!!: Album Review
The second album from the Lone Star State’s The Texas Gentlemen is a maelstrom of styles and influences. Floor It! Now!
Surrender To The Rhythm – The London Pub Rock Scene of the 1970s: Album Review
Cherry Red Records excel themselves with this new 3CD compilation of the sounds which, collectively, comprised the London Pub Rock scene of the mid-1970s.
The Jayhawks – XOXO: Album Review
XOXO is the 11th album from Minnesota’s The Jayhawks, their first since 2018’s Back Roads And Abandoned Motels. Musically diverse, well-crafted songs and quality production make this a must-listen.