Maz O’Connor – Love It Is A Killing Thing: Album Review
Spooky spectral sounds spiral into saturation for this exquisite new chapter for Maz O’Connor. Love It Is A Killing Thing marks a momentous return.
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.
Holly Clarke – Wild, Feral & Fierce: Album Review
As someone once said of Holly Clarke, man, she can sing, and this assured solo debut nails that case proven!
The Delines – The Set Up: Album Review
And the prize for the best soundtrack is……….. Or will be, when it’s made. The Delines do The Set Up.
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – We Are Together Again: Album Review
Sparkles in the sweat, diamonds in the dust, gold in the grit; service as usual from the Louisiana heir apparent, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy.
Ciaran Ryan – Kick Up The Dust: Album Review
Dust or storm, Ryan kicks it all up regardless, in a brazen banjo driven bonanza of some brilliance.
Matthew C. Whitaker – Songs For The Weary: Album Review
Languid and louche, inspiring string laden retro-tropicalia from the Manchester Henge man, Matthew C. Whitaker
Gene Parsons – Kindling & Beyond; the Solo Recordings 1973 – 1986: Boxset Review
Cherry Red excavate the other Parsons and expand on a set of the solo recordings.
Manchester Folk Festival 2026: Preview
A quick preview of the masses of delights at the 2026 Manchester Folk Festival.
Hen Ogledd – Discombobulated: Album Review
A sometimes baffling and beguiling record that steadfastly fails to bobulate, Hen Ogledd remain like no other.
Astro Bloc – Astro Bloc: Album Review
Bloccy and Astroey, Astro Bloc find more new as they plunder the old.
The Magpie Arc’s Indoor Festival of Folk: Live Review
The Magpie Arc heading their own festival. Where else? Cecil Sharp House, 8/2/26.
INYAL – Fathoms: Album Review
Momentous and majestic, INYAL are back and prisoners won’t be taken, as they revive the whole genre.
Midlake – Electric Ballroom, London: Live Review
Friday 6th February 2026, a seasoned potpourri, with extra gas from Midlake
Ye Vagabonds – All Tied Together: Album Review
The brothers Mac Gloinn expand and enhance both their scope and the sound of Ye Vagabonds, gifting the past with a future.
Haverin – Home: Album Review
Country and Northern from the heart of the Orkneys, Haverin deliver a solid and sound debut, worthy of note and attention.