Jason Wilson – Ashara : Album Review
An extraordinary melange of genres battles a way through to a fruitful renegotiation of stylistic barriers.
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.
Track Dogs – Blind Summits And Hidden Dips: Album Review
Latest offering from your favourite Madridēno four piece Track Dogs, confounding and confabulating any sense of genre with abandon.
Broken Records – The Dreamless Sleep of the 90s : Album Review
Selling rock back to Athens, New Jersey and Cincinnati, Broken Records return, with sufficient identity and character to make a fair trade.
Nunnery Norheim – You Are Here: Album Review
“But what if I arrive”; is this journey or destination? Be beguiled by this play of songs, cast in a chamber folk light by the literate duo of Nunnery Norheim.
The Eisenhowers – Nudge Unit Blues : Album Review
Glasgow post-punk polemicist, Raymond Weir, is angry…..The Eisenhowers release Nudge Unit Blues.
Late Bank Holiday Round-Up : Tommy Stinson’s Cowboys In The Campfire, Nick Moss Band, Nightdubbing
More belated beauts from the backlog, better late than never. Tommy Stinson and Nick Moss leading the way.
Michele Stodart – Invitation : Album Review
New album from Michele Stodart -A gaunt invitation to hope, a bleak study in survival, this downbeat album is strangely uplifting.
Frankie Archer and Chloe Matharu both release new singles: News & Review
Two of the glowing lights of the vibrant new wave of contemporary folk song , Frankie Archer and Chloe Matharu, both release new singles.
Olivia Ross – Grace The Blue: Album Review
Olivia Ross, from The Shee, in a solo set (Grace The Blue) where she keeps the faith over many levels.
Calum Stewart – True North : Album Review
Irish pipes, Scottish music. (Live with it!). Calum Stewart goes True North.
Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening – Cloud Horizon : Album Review
‘Ancient Northumbrian Futurism’ : Kathryn Tickell delivers what it says on the tin.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2023 : Live Review
For watchers, listeners, steppers, dancers, players and singers, Shrewsbury Folk Festival continues to provide a bespoke menu to suit your need.
Kevin Ayers – Falling Up: Album Review
Latterday Ayers polishes up pretty well, providing a rare treat.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2023: Preview
Another weekend, another festival, same old tent. We look ahead to this year’s Shrewsbury Folk Festival.
The Hives – The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons : Album Review
The sound of swinging Fagersta re-emerges, louder, prouder and tailored to the Ts, with a further rigororous rebuffal to adulthood!