Colin Steele – Stramash II: Album Review
More alarmingly good alchemy, as Colin Steele levers even more jazz into the Scottish tradition, a marriage of mingled mayhem re-avowed with passion.
Seuras Og
"Well, what sort of music do you like, Seuras?" Ever since that question was first aired by his mother a decade or six back he has struggled with the answer. And struggles still now. Call him a folkie, a country dude, a bluesman and he'll be happy, but don't forget the whiff of jazz, electronica and more. Not so keen on the charts, mind.
The Gate To Southwell: Festival Preview
Looking ahead to the Gate To Southwell – Kirklington, Southwell, Notts, 2nd thru’ 5th July 2026
The Fugitives – The Fugitives: Album Review
Let these folk’n’country Canadians, The Fugitives, escape into your ears for their, lucky for some, seventh set of songs.
David Ford, Scarlet Rivera & Rob Stoner – 50 Years of Desire: Live Review
David Ford, Scarlet Rivera & Rob Stoner deliver 50 Years of Desire. We are at the Hare & Hounds in Birmingham, to celebrate.
Frankie Archer – The Dance Of Death: Album Review
Frankie says Dance, Dance, Dance. Til you drop. And you probably will……..
DÃ na – The Deep End: Album Review
The deep end is where this plucky new quartet DÃ na belong, swimming proudly and wildly. Music not for paddling; immerse fully!
Adam Ross – Bring On The Apathy: Album Review
Go further, seize the apathy, as Ross bares his soul with melodious maudlin charm and wit on Bring On The Apathy.
Ryan Young – In The Quiet After: Album Review
A wealth of fiddling fancies in this thrifty third, from bowman supreme, waiting in the wings for that plaudit, Ryan Young.
Sgo – Eòlas-Charm: Album Review
Chamber dubh from Skye, with elements of folk and electronica dipping between the expansive wide open Island spaces. Another winner from the Clan Chaimbeul.
Great Lake Swimmers – Caught Light: Album Review
Where wild water immersion comes ever more productive for Canada’s Great Lake Swimmers. You are only ever as cold as your heart, and this one is warm.
Emmylou Harris – The Farewell Tour: Live Review
Emmylou treats a packed house at Birmingham Symphony Hall on her farewell tour.
Dan Walsh – At The Station: Album Review
Bluegrass frolics from the UFQ banjo man to banish the banjax in your life and of those around you. Dan Walsh releases At The Station.
A Different Thread – Over Again: Album Review
A Different Thread display a cutting edge that belies their blunt and breezy approach to a revivalist ethos.
Tarragon – Home At Cofa’s: Album Review
Tarragon here issues some superlative dream-pop from Coventry, drip fed by some of the best brass you’ll hear this year. Spice up your life or what!
Bearded Theory – Festival Preview: Opinion
We look ahead to Bearded Theory 2026 starring a multitude of musical attractions – roll up, roll up.