The Ukrainians – Hairy Dog, Derby: Live Review
A cracking night out as Derby’s Hairy Dog host The Ukrainians.
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.
Celtic Connections 2024: Preview
Glasgow smiles better! Seuras Og preps for a trip to Celtic Connections with a preview of the 2024 event.
Early Jul Round Up – Daniel Sherrill, Tu-Kay & Ryan, John Douglas: Album Review(s)
So many discs, so little time…..we round up a trio of releases fromDaniel Sherrill, Tu-Kay & Ryan and John Douglas.
The Delines – Christmas In Atlantis : Single Review
The Delines – fending off humbuggery with their Christmas single.
(Late) Saimh Round-Up – Realta, Hildaland, The Unprepared – Albums Reviewed
A cache of Celts that we somehow missed earlier, just as we’re late to celebrate Saimh!
The Bluebells – Sisters (Expanded Deluxe Edition) : Album Review
Bumper package expands on all the joys of janglemasters, The Bluebells, making us all feel eternally young at heart. (And possibly old.)
Our Man In The Field – Gold On The Horizon : Album Review
Our Man In The Field demands an audience, with this vibrant second slice of country life from London.
Asaf Avidan – Shepherd’s Bush Empire: Live Review.
24th November 2023, the only UK gig for Israeli enigma Asaf Avidan (and a bloody good one, too!)
Brinsley Schwarz – Thinking Back, The Anthology 1970-1975Â : Boxset Review
A few beers, a band and a Saturday night,. The ensemble that made pub rock a brand. The Brinsley Schwarz anthology.
Harp – Albion : Album Review
With the sword firmly out the stone, the ex-Midlake man stalks the myths and legends of old England.
Large Plants – The Thorn : Album Review
Jack Sharp mixes up a potent brew of primitive proto prog, with echoes of dark folk infusing through the grooves.
The Hunch – Released : Album Review
It’s hard to teach new tricks to young dogs, but these guys could. The Hunch, Yorkshire’s new kids on the block.
Ceitidh Mac – Seabird : EP Review
Swoony chantoozie with melodic charm aplenty, Ceitidh Mac, makes more indelible her mark, on EP number two.
King Creosote – I DES : Album Review
Exquisite! More glorious gloomy songs “in the key of Fife” from King Creosote. Out now on Domino Records.
Edgar Broughton – Break The Dark: Album Review
Wilfully avoiding the mainstream, Edgar Broughton remains resolutely underground and genre curious. Welcome back!