Maz O’Connor – Temperance, Leamington Spa: Live Review
An At The Barrier favourite Maz O’Connor visits our writer’s home town – and astounds and confounds in equal measure.
Jason Wilson – Ashara : Album Review
An extraordinary melange of genres battles a way through to a fruitful renegotiation of stylistic barriers.
The Trads – The 21st MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards: News
News of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards for 2023.
Manchester Folk Festival 2023 – what’s hot?
We take a look at a very full bill at Manchester Folk Festival and do our best to cherry pick our own essentials.
Track Dogs – Blind Summits And Hidden Dips: Album Review
Latest offering from your favourite Madridēno four piece Track Dogs, confounding and confabulating any sense of genre with abandon.
Gilmore & Roberts – Documenting Snapshots: Album Review
The return of Kat Gilmore and Jamie Roberts – Documenting Snapshots is confirmation of their standing.
Ward Knútur Townes – Unanswered: Album Review
Fascinating international collaboration packed with a subtle falodoorum from Ward Knútur Townes
Caolan McCarthy – Paper & Stone: EP Review
Musician/actor Caolan McCarthy channels Elton John (and others) on his debut solo recording.
My Sister My Brother – My Sister My Brother II: Album Review
Devastatingly beautiful harmonies, exquisite instrumentation and thoughtful lyrics. The new mini-album from My Sister My Brother is a smart, sophisticated treasure
Jorja Smith – Falling Or Flying: Album Review
Jorja Smith impresses once again on her second studio album, Falling or Flying. It follows the release of her 2018 debut Lost & Found.
KK’s Priest – The Sinner Rides Again: Album Review
KK Downing (and ‘Ripper’ Owens) do Priest in their own special way – ‘proper’ Metal!
Scott Hepple and the Sun Band – Ashes To Wildflowers: Album Review
A solid debut from Geordie psych-rockers Scott Hepple and the Sun Band.
Family – Fearless, Extended Edition: Album Review
Newly remastered 3cd clamshell boxed set of Family’s classic album Fearless from late 1971 on Cherry Red Records.
Chiara Oscuro – Rancor:Succor album news
News of the new album from San Francisco drone/ethereal artist Chiara Oscuro, Rancor:Succor.
The Moore, Modarelli & Rayatt Trio on Shakti: Why I Love
Olivia Moore, from The Moore, Modarelli & Rayatt Trio joins us to talk about her love for legendary fusion band, Shakti.