Bear’s Den – O2 Institute, Birmingham; Live Review
Bear’s Den hit Birmingham O2 Institute in support of their latest long-player; Blue Hours.
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.
Heidi Talbot – Sing It For A Lifetime: Album Review
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The Bros Landreth – Come Morning: Album Review
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Various Artists – The Wonderful World of Depressing Country Music: Album Review
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Bear’s Den – Blue Hours : Album Review
Bear’s Den return with their fourth LP, Blue Hours; one of their most personal records to date. It is sure to be an album of the year contender.
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Willie Nelson – A Beautiful Time: Album Review
More stunning home-smoked philosophies from the great great granddaddy of American outlaw music, Willie Nelson.
Hò-rò – New Moon: Album Review
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Paul Brady – Maybe So: Album review
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Rory Matheson & Graham Rorie – We Have Won The Land: Album Review
Complex chamber trad fusion with enough heart and soul find your feet from Rory Matheson & Graham Rorie.
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If Roxy covered Van and Paul Young sang Paul Brady, would it sound like this?
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