Singles Selection – Issue #1
In our 14th March 2026 edition of Singles Selection we feature singles from Pete Gioconda, Luke James Williams, Eugene McGuinness, Ella Clayton, Annie Dressner and When Rivers Meet.
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.
Moya Sweeney & Archie Churchill-Moss – From The Aa: EP Review
Moya Sweeney and Archie Churchill-Moss pool resources to explore the expressive possibilities of the diatonic button accordion.
Frank Zappa & Captain Beefheart – Bongo Fury (50th Anniversary Edition): Album Review
In Spring 1975, estranged friends – Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart set out on a historic tour. The full story of that reunion is told on this deluxe reissue of their 1975 Bongo Fury album
Paddy Boyle – The Sup; Songs About the Drink: Album Review
Irish folk singer Paddy Boyle accomplishes that rarest of things: He’s produced a collection of drinking songs that puts melody and craft before boisterousness. With stunning results…
Snake Eyes – Cash Rich: Album Review
Debut album from Brighton-based ‘grit-pop’ duo, Snake Eyes. Cash Rich tackles subjects as diverse as headaches, confidence and heartbreak – with a hefty dose of self-effacing humour thrown in for good measure.
Lorenzo Bedini – Do You Wonder…?: Single Review
Lorenzo Bedini forms a ‘Progressive Rock Supergroup’ for Do You Wonder…? – a charity single to raise funds for Amnesty International.
Satori – Walking: Single Review
Slovenia’s ‘Special Accordionist,’ Jure Tori puts a new band together and ventures into jazz and soul for his new project. Walking, by Satori, is an instant earworm.
Rose Cousins – Cold: Single Review
Rose Cousins celebrates the extremes of the Nova Scotian winter with her new single – a shimmering version of Annie Lennox’ Cold.
Matt Palka – Gypsy Queen: Single Review
Preview #2 of the forthcoming album / audio book combo from Ohio singer/songwriter Matt Palka. Gypsy Queen comes across like the Eagles’ song that got away…
Robertson – Sticking Around: Single Review
Foretaste #2 of the forthcoming self-titled album from Robertson – the latest vehicle to be commandeered by Aberdeen’s high-flying Byrd, Kevin Robertson.
Gogol Bordello – We Mean It, Man!: Album Review
Album #10 from Lower East Side Romani/folk/punk whirlwind, Gogol Bordello. A huge defiant statement against tyranny. Their best album yet? It could be…
Georgia Shackleton – From The Floorboards: Album Review
Using a very special violin, acclaimed violinist/songwriter Georgia Shackleton celebrates the 125th anniversary of a distinguished relative’s voyage of discovery. From the Floorboards is a journal of historical achievement, tales of endurance and the lure of the sea
Songraes – Wind: Single Review
Thought-provoking and utterly inspiring song-and-video project unites Hamburg-based trio Songraes with BAFTA award-winning film director David Arthur.
Brooks Williams & Aaron Catlow – Working In Wood: Album Review
The virtuoso violin/guitar duo return with album #4. Another collection of songs rich in harmony and melody, laced with a generous dose of groove.
The Small Faces – Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake – Special Editions: Album Review
Sit back, relax and allow The Small Faces to be transport you to the Land of Greens. Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake is back!