Demi Marriner – The Things We Didn’t Say: Album Review
Black Deer’s Emerging Artist of the Year, 2023, shines in her full length debut, bridging old school Nashville with SoCal Americana. Fashioned in Wales and formed in the Black Country.
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.
Delbert McClinton – Live From Austin : Album Review
More from the Alligator vaults to delight, possibly the best singer not on the tip of your tongue; Delbert McClinton.
Cambridge Folk Festival 2023: Preview
Cambridge bounce back off their laurels with the best line-up for yonks.
Stephen Kelly – Under The Moon : Album Review
Sounds of summer from Stephen Kelly and the melody mines of central south west Scotland.
Tom Robinson Band – The Albums 1978-79 : Boxset Review
Enjoyable saunter through the Tom Robinson back pages, the angry years.
Midsommar Roundup – Arkansauce / The Panama Picnic Orchestra / This Much Talent
Ain’t no cure for the summertime blues…. Except maybe this footle around the magic sack of releases from Arkansauce, This Much Talent and The Panama Picnic Orchestra.
African Head Charge – A Trip To Bolgatanga : Album Review
African Head Charge offer a quirky and quality product from Africa, Ghana to London and back again, with a side order of High Wycombe’s finest.
The Endless Coloured Ways – The Songs of Nick Drake : Album Review
Astonishing revalidation of Nick Drake, transporting his craft into a new century, interpretations with love, respect and individuality. Marvellous.
Glastonbury 2023 – An Alternate View: Festival Review
Our man in a sleeping bag was there. Taking in the delights of Glastonbury Festival…an alternate take on the event around other stages.
Riders Of The Canyon – Riders Of The Canyon : Album Review
A hefty dose of melodic nostalgia, underpinned by graceful arrangements and a confident and competent vocal backline.
Dàimh – Sula : Album Review
Sleekit’ blockbluster from Dàimh sneaks in and sidelines the competition, in an astonishing tour de trad.
This Is The Kit – Careful Of Your Keepers: Album Review
A greater focus pays dividends to the magpie alt-folk of Kate Stables, as she expands and brightens her palette.
Roseanne Reid – Lawside: Album Review
Classy country’n’tayside from 2nd generation singer, a confident and competent celebration.
Cowboy Junkies – Such Ferocious Beauty: Album Review
Cowboy Junkies are back and they’re not happy. Galling new gothic country-blues noir from Toronto.
Whitsun Roundup: Mike Tod, Sansome/Quinn, Fiona Rutherford
Another bank holiday, another backlog…. Here’s a trio that missed the deadline but aren’t worth losing altogether.