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.
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.
Sarah Markey – Leaving Lurgangreen: Album Review
Celtic influences and nuances meet from either side of the Irish Sea, with joy and dancing compulsory.
Tindersticks – Royal Festival Hall, London: Live Review
Tinderstick finally get out on the road in support of Past Imperfect: The Best Of Tindersticks ’92-’21. We were at Royal Festival Hall in London.
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
More stellar sounds from the Highlands and Islands, blending the Gaelic and Scots traditions with a contemporary flourish.
Paul Brady – Maybe So: Album review
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Rory Matheson & Graham Rorie – We Have Won The Land: Album Review
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Gareth Dunlop – Animal: Album review
If Roxy covered Van and Paul Young sang Paul Brady, would it sound like this?
Abigail Lapell – Stolen Time: Album Review
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Kevin Buckley – Big String: Album Review
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Michael Weston King – The Struggle: Album Review
Golden voiced alt-country troubadour, Michael Weston King, makes hay in rare escape from the Wife on The Struggle.
The Hanging Stars – Hollow Heart: Album Review
Psych-country vibes abound here, a 4th platter of plenty from this rootsy London quintet, Hanging Stars, purveyors of a cosmic bliss.
Geneviève Racette – Satellite: Album Review
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Taumel – Now We Stay For All Times Lost In Space Together: Album Review
Disturbingly delicious dark vibes from Germany. Or is that deliciously disturbing?
Kate Gee Band – Rock & Roll Brewhouse, Birmingham: Live Review
The Kate Gee Band. Keeping music – and beer – live.