Signia Alpha – Wonderland: Album Review
Psychedelia, folk, Beatle influences and a generous dash of humour – it’s all here on Wonderland, the new mini-album from Matt Webster and his Signia Alpha ensemble
The Move – Message From The Country (Remastered & Expanded): Album Review
Swansong from the Brummie Poppers turned Rockers, The Move, contains surprises and points to the future directions of flow.
The Lost Dogs Of Ultimo on The Specials: Why I Love
Pauli from The Lost Dogs Of Ultimo joins us At The Barrier to tell us why The Specials are so special.
Faceless Mirror – Back Where Winds Don’t Blow: Single Review:
As we eagerly await the final touches being put to their forthcoming album Faceless Mirror are thrilled to send us a new single.
James Walsh w/ Bek Jones – St George’s Church, Tyldesley: Live Review
Starsailor frontman, James Walsh, headlines the ever popular Early Doors Club in Tyldesley. Bek Jones is on hand in support.
Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver – Hinterland: Album Review
Knapp & Diver mingle heritage and history with studio magic to produce a gothic collision of some splendour.
Lee “Scratch” Perry and Friends – Land of Kinks: The Jamaican Upsetter Singles – 1970: Album Review
A sprawling insight into the birth of dub reggae via Lee “Scratch” Perry – with a few poppy treats thrown for good measure…
ESINAM & Sibusile Xaba – Ready To Love: Single Review
ESINAM and Sibulsile Xaba preview their forthcoming debut album with a single that blends influences from their respective cultures.
Circa Waves – The 1865, Southampton: Live Review
Liverpool indie-rock band Circa Waves head to The 1865 in Southampton to play their penultimate gig of their UK Tour.
Chris Brain – New Light: Album Review
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Chris Brain channels Drake, McTell and others as he contemplates transformation, nostalgia and tenderness in times of vulnerability on New Light – his third album
Gleb Kolyadin – Mobula: Album Review
Mesmerizing and hypnotic tunes from Iamthemorning pianist/composer Gleb Kolyadin and his ensemble.
Matt Edible & The Obtuse Angels – The Optometrist: Album Review
Punk, Balladry, Americana, Britpop, Metal and Folk – all are present and correct on this latest offering from Hull legend Matt Edible.
Red Sky July on Fleet Foxes: Why I Love (2)
The second WIL from Red Sky July sees Ally McErlaine from the band tells us why he loves American indie folk outfit, Fleet Foxes.
Fish – The Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool: Live Review
We join Fish in Liverpool as he nears the end of the road to the isles.
An Evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis & Karine Polwart – Live Review
A special evening and a privilege to be in the same room as Fowlis, Carpenter and Polwart.