Brown Horse – Total Dive: Album Review
If horses are for courses, this 3rd course is fit for a banquet; the Brown Horse canter remains unabated.
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 Long Version – Late Bloomer: Album Review
Blooming lovely! It may be late and even long overdue, but we’re ready for more from The Long Version.
Michael Weston King – Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore: Album Review
The masterpiece nobody, least of all himself, anyone would ever want to have had the inspiration for. Michael Weston King on Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore.
Jah Wobble & Jon Klein – Automated Paradise: Album Review
Wobble and Klein reconvene for a noise and melody manifesto of post punk precision.
Manchester Folk Festival 2026 – Live Review
Manchester again plays host to an impressive line up of Folk Music from the UK and beyond.
The Long Ryders – High Noon Hymns: Album Review
Ryding ever on, the sunset seems as far away as ever for Griffin and his gang of Long Ryders with this enjoyable twist and twang.
Michael Weston King – Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore: Single Review/Video Première
A supremely sad and toweringly majestic tribute from Michael Weston King.
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.
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.