Plainsong – Following Amelia, the 1972 recordings and more: Boxset Review
A trawl through the years and archives, hoovering up, enjoyably, all things Earhart and beyond. How was it not seen how good this band was back then?
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.
Keef Hartley – Sinnin’ For You; The Albums ’69 -’73: Boxset Review
Astonishing game, set and match from Hartley, overlooked and underloved bandleader with a prescient knack for where blues, soul and jazz meet, his band(s) masters of all.
Beth Nielsen Chapman – Crazy Town: Album Review
Astonishing later life flourish of new wave rhythms from this polished songwriter, blowing away, and some, any earlier stereotyping.
Doctor Millar -Ruining Everything: Album Review
Rewarding reinvention of Dublin legend evokes memories of classic Irish acts, all framed within an acidic self judgement.
Siobhan Miller – Bloom: Album Review
A retro folk bomb of some delight, consistently sublime vocals with sterling backing from an A team of Scots trad specialists.
Elephant Sessions – For The Night: Album Review
Feisty neo-trad warriors, Elephant Sessions, stamp an indelible mark on their state of the art highlands fusion.
Josie Duncan – As The Moonlight Melts: Album Review
Surprising and searching solo debut from this accomplished singer, with a beguiling switch of focus.
All Points East Victoria Park, London: Live Review
A balmy day in Bethnal Green finds this ambitious enterprise going from strength to strength, with something for everyone.
Brighde Chaimbeul, Ross Ainslie & Steven Byrnes – LAS: Album Review
Stunning dual pipes and guitar virtuoso playing and a whole lot more.
Fara – Energy Islands: Album Review
Elemental music, literally, from the Northern Isles. Powerful and organic.
Shovelin Stone – Summer Honey: Album Review
Bluegrassy jam band from the mountains with a moonshiney special brew – all on Summer Honey from Shovelin Stone.
Gretchen Peters – The Show, Live From the UK: Album Review
Sumptuous recording of Gretchen Peters at her finest, in concert, with her band and the Southern Fried Quartet.
Shemekia Copeland – Done Come Too Far: Album Review
Swampy hardcore electric blues from Nashville, with added flavours of gospel, soul and zydeco, from 2nd generation blues royalty; Shemekia Copeland.
Wickham Festival 2022: Live Review
Wickham Festival 2022 was a far cry from last years’ deluge ridden iteration. We were in sunshine for this years festival.
Charlie Musselwhite – Mississippi Son: Album Review
Charlie Musselwhite delivers another career high point with an album full of swampy swagger as the great bluesman returns to the delta.
