The Magpie Arc’s Indoor Festival of Folk: Live Review
The Magpie Arc heading their own festival. Where else? Cecil Sharp House, 8/2/26.
INYAL – Fathoms: Album Review
Momentous and majestic, INYAL are back and prisoners won’t be taken, as they revive the whole genre.
Joe Hicks – More To Me: Single Review
The starting point for the forthcoming album from Joe Hicks. Lead single More To Me captures the raw disorientation of heartbreak.
Reaper Weekender – Manchester: Preview
Reaper return to Manchester with a Valentines weekend bill to fill the black hearts of many.
Cast – Yeah Yeah Yeah: Album Review
On the back of an overwhelmingly positive Love Is The Call, Cast return with ten tracks that are reminiscent of their earlier work.
GreenLady – GreenLady: Album Review
The self-titled debut album from NYC psych-folk outfit, GreenLady takes inspiration from the pioneers of the 1970s British folk revival and throws in a few healthy dashes of alt-country and psychedelia
HeKz – Qisma: Album news
News of the new album from Prog Metallers HeKz, with accompanying Prog Rock Royalty supporting cast.
PLQ MRX – Gangsta White Walls: single premiere
Premiere of Gangsta White Walls – the new single from the Upside Yer Head EP by PLQ MRX.
Midlake – Electric Ballroom, London: Live Review
Friday 6th February 2026, a seasoned potpourri, with extra gas from Midlake
Free Carmen on Pearl Jam: Why I Love
Veeti Mäkinen of Free Carmen joins us for a Why I Love on Pearl Jam.
Massive Wagons – Parr Hall, Warrington: Live Review
We go Full Nelson with Massive Wagons at Warrington’s Parr Hall. Scarlet Rebels in support.
Eliza Marshall – Eternal Birth album launch, Real World Studios: Review Â
A visit to Real World for the launch of the debut solo album by flautist Eliza Marshall.
The Lost Notes w/ The Rosellys – Birmingham Symphony Hall: Live Review
The Lost Notes return to Birmingham Symphony Hall to work more of their joyful magic. And, this time, the show is being recorded for posterity.
Celtic Connections 2026 – Glasgow: Live Review
Highlights from Celtic Connections, Glasgow’s cathartic annual festival of roots and traditional music
Big Big Train – Big Big Bits of Woodcut: Opinion
Big Big Train have a new album – progressive? – yes, concept? – YES. We find some more Big Big Bits on Woodcut.