Annie Dressner – I Thought it Would Be Easier: Album Review
Shy, retiring singer-songwriter? Appearances can be deceptive; this set a powerful tour de force of emotive heft from Annie Dressner.
Julia Holter – Something In The Room She Moves: Album Review
Julia Holter releases album number six in the form of Something In The Room She Moves. The New York polymath showcases many sides to the creative spectrum.
Carla Fuchs – Full Moon: a Sandy Denny tribute
Carla Fuchs releases a moving tribute to Sandy Denny of the anniversary of her passing with a poignant performance of Full Moon.
Reg Meuross / Cobalt Tales – Downham Fields of Green Folk Club: Live Review
We catch up with Reg Meuross and Cobalt Tales at a new venue for us – the Fields Of Green Folk Club in Downham.
The Haar – The Met, Bury: Live Review
We catch The Haar at The Met – a masterclass in original interpretation of traditional music.
Broken Chanter – Chorus Of Doubt: Album Review
Songs to sing and hum, moods to relish and more, as MacGregor goes powerpop central.
Blind Guardian w/ The Night Eternal – The Forum: Live Review
We’ve waited eight long years for the return of Blind Guardian to the UK. We went along to the gig at the Kentish Town Forum to see if the wait was worth it…..
Paul Weller w/ Barbara – King George’s Hall, Blackburn: Live Review
Paul Weller takes a trip down memory lane with a career retrospective set. Support comes from At The Barrier favourites, Barbara!
Eliza Carthy – No Wasted Joy: Album Review
Is it too soon to call her our grande dame? Searing solo vocal gauntlet duly laid down, have we a better interpreter today?
Enthroned – Hadean: Album Review
Enthroned recently celebrated their 30th anniversary. Dissonance / Cherry Red have collated the bands early recordings into one 5CD set.
Tom Mansi & The Icebreakers – No Face Blues: Video Premiere
We have a premiere of the video for No Face Blues, the new single from Tom Mansi & The Icebreakers.
UFO – Covenant / Sharks / Live: Album review
The Mogg / Way / Schenker version of UFO reaches the end of the line, taking one last bite with Covenant and Sharks.
Northgate Folk Festival 2024: News
News of the 2024 Northgate Folk Festival. Stick In The Wheel, Nick Hart, Frankie Archer and much more.
Late Easter EP eggstra – Paul McKenna, Robert John MacInnes: Album Reviews
Two to crack open, now the holiday has subsided, from Paul McKenna and Robert John McInnes.
Blue Öyster Cult – Ghost Stories: Album Review
Blue Öyster Cult return to their classic era and the classic line up in a collection from the archive.