KK’s Priest w/ Paul Di’Anno & Burning Witches – Manchester Ritz: Live Review
KK Downing steps out in support of his brilliant second album, The Sinner Rides Again. He’s joined by a brilliant supporting cast.
Freya Ridings – Rock City, Nottingham: Live Review
We’re at Nottingham’s Rock City to catch Freya Ridings on the Blood Orange tour.
Rival Sons – Lightbringer: Album Review
Second release in 2023 from Rival Sons as Lightbringer adds fuel to the fire of Darkfighter.
The Mary Wallopers – Irish Rock’n’Roll : Album Review
Less the Pogues with ADHD, or Dubliners on helium, The Mary Wallopers mix tears and sweat in equal measure on ‘Irish Rock’n’Roll’.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2024 Headliners: Opinion
We look ahead to Cropredy 2024 and throw a few ideas into the mix about who might be on the bill.
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.