Michael McGovern – Thin White Road: Album Review
Look out Sam Fender, Michael McGovern has you in his sights!
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 Celtic Social Club – You Should Know: Album Review
Never too late to join this (Celtic social) club and become acquainted with their warm glow of welcome.
Steve Knightley (& The Winter Yards Band) – Coventry HMV Empire: Live Review
We’re at the HMV Empire in Coventry for Steve Knightley and The Winter Yards band.
Mavis Staples – Sad & Beautiful World: Album Review
Sad and beautiful maybe, but so much and all the better for having Mavis in it.
Goblin Band – A Loaf Of Wax (Live From MOTH Club): Album Review
A punky DIY ethos inhabits this devisioning and deconstruction of traditional folk, embracing the songs of a London gutter, circa 1700, from Goblin Band.
Fergus McCreadie – The Shieling: Album Review
Don’t call this fusion, the sound of Fergus McCreadie proves folk and jazz are entirely the same thing, and always have been.
Hearken Quartet -Hÿd: EP Review
This effervescent debut from Hearken Quartet proves the Bal is definitely at the back of Newcastle’s net. Result!!
Hoist The Colors – Dear Wanderlust: Album Review
Hoist The Colors and file under folk-punks not dead and play loud!
Roving Crows – Unite: Album Review
It is said that crows are not always available to give warning. But you should still listen here.
Laura Evans – Out Of The Dark : Album Review
Sassy sophomore sonic from South Wales, by way of London and Nashville. Laura Evans joins the British Blues coven.
Staran – Gold From Ruins: Album Review
Staran 2.0 prove the sum is truly greater than the parts, even with parts like these.
Josienne Clarke – Far From Nowhere: Album Review
Somewhere, deep in the forest, something stirs as the analogue Clarke delights.
Alice Di Micele – Reverse The Flow: Album Review
Alice Di Micele offers a pleasing flow of styles, attractive in any direction.
Kathryn Williams – Mystery Park: Album Review
Kathryn Williams claims her due stake, with the classiest suite of songs yet.
Hartlepool Folk Festival 2025: Live Review
You thought festival season was over? Think again. We are at Hartlepool Folk Festival to see what is on offer.