David Murphy – Cuimhne Ghlinn, Explorations in Irish Music for Pedal Steel Guitar: Album Review
Exceptional and unlikely blend, mixing and melding Irish with steel, sees David Murphy taking it further than both.
Floramay Holliday – Canoe: Video Premiere
We premiere the second single – Canoe – from the forthcoming release from Floramay Holliday.
Big Big Train – a Q&A with Gregory Spawton
Gregory Spawton from Big Big Train joins us for some thoughts on The Likes Of Us album and more.
Charm Of Finches – Marlinchen In The Snow: Album Review
Icy sparks and friendly wolves aplenty, as the Charm Of Finches sisters go the full fable……
The Flowers Of Indulgence – Dylan’s Lost Songs Vol 1: Album Review
The Flowers Of Indulgence unearth some obscure gems as they root around the less-frequently visited corners of the Bob Dylan archive.
Dool – The Shape Of Fluidity: Album Review
Embrace the slow burning and hugely evocative presence of Dool in The Shape Of Fluidity.
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?