Jah Wobble – Dark Luminosity, the 21st Century Collection: Boxset Review
Mr Metaphysical, all round renaissance geezer Jah Wobble shows off his second half. Or , more likely, quarter.
Be-Bop Deluxe – Sunburst Finish: Album Review
Be-Bop Deluxe on Sunburst Finish provide a near perfect amalgam of engagingly catchy song writing and progressive and rock influences.
Ewan MacIntyre – Twenty First Century Fool: Album Review
More masterful transatlantic root-bending from Canada-based Gàidhl, Ewan McIntyre
The Mining Co. – Gum Card: Album Review
An intriguing blend of folk, Americana, 80s electronic pop and ambient sound from Irish-born, London-based singer-songwriter Michael Gallagher, aka The Mining Co
Withered Hand – How To Love: Album Review
With scimitar sharp honesty perfusing this deeply affecting record, Withered Hand shows his true self off to the listener; despair and celebration but a pindrop from each other.
Calum MacPhail – At Last: Album Review
Calum MacPhail, Scottish singer songwriter and a member of the award-winning trad folk powerhouse band Hò-rò, releases his debut solo album.
Rebecca Lappa – Tales Of A Taurus: EP Review
Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Rebecca Lappa moves popwards with her new EP collection, Tales Of A Taurus.
Hawkwind w/Arthur Brown – Manchester Academy: Live Review
Hawkwind and Arthur Brown – more than a few years of experience and a tremendous double bill at Manchester Academy.
Angus McOg – Cirrus: Album Review
Music from the clouds. The new album from Angus McOg is highly engaging and very, very different
Megan Dixon Hood – East Of The Sun: Album Review
Promise fulfilled on the subtle and soaring debut album from Megan Dixon Hood.
Family – Anyway: 2CD Remastered and Expanded Edition: Album Review
A detailed reappraisal of Chapman & Co’s finest hour.
Hawkwind – The Future Never Waits: Album Review
The 35th studio album from Hawkwind – there’s no let up as The Future Never Waits.
Iain Fraser – Kōterana : Album Review
Fine fiddle fare from Iain Fraser, following a Caledonian vein from Ullapool to Waipu, by way of Cape Breton and Australia; a chamber-folk celebration.
O’Hooley & Tidow – Cloudheads: Album Review
O’Hooley & Tidow make up for lost time with a marvellous return.
Ímar – Awakening : Album Review
Brace yourself, the pan-Gaelic instrumental supergroup Imar are back, rampant and ready to bite your ankles.