Laura Groves – Radio Red: Album Review
Rich, sophisticated contemplations of human interaction – a stirring, widescreen, collection of thought-provoking tunes from Laura Groves.
Jah Wobble – A Brief History of Now: Album Review
Bafflingly and bewilderingly brilliant. (No change there, then from Jah Wobble!)
Peatbog Faeries – I See A World: Album Review
Rocketing to 30, no signs of let up, no signs of let down. Peatbog Faeries release I See A World.
Cian Ducrot – Victory: Album Review
Cian Ducrot showcases his undoubted talent to the world in his debut album Victory.
Tiberius at RADAR Festival: Interview
Tiberius were in resplendent form at RADAR Festival. We caught up with the Scottish rockers at the festival.
Jimmy Regal & The Royals – First And Last Stop: Album Review
Jimmy Regal & The Royals stick to their roots while embroidering with an influence or several.
Louise Dodds & Elchin Shirinov –Two Hours After Midnight: Album Review
Louise Dodds and Elchin Shirinov have produced a wonderful collection of jazz influenced interpretations of traditional Scottish folk songs.
McHale’s Permanent Brew – Lessons From The Darkest Storms…: Album Review
McHale’s Permanent Brew channel classic influences on their second album.
John Jenkins – Tuebrook: Album Review
Wistful reveries and other stories from Liverpool singer-songwriter John Jenkins.
Roy Buchanan – When A Guitar Plays The Blues : Album Review
Alligator continue their passion for their reviving and reminding of the giants, Roy Buchanan with one of the longer cast shadows.
Cambridge Folk Festival 2023: Live Review
Cambridge Folk Festival offers exhilaration, eclecticism and excitement from a festival older, by 5 years, than Glastonbury.
RADAR Festival 2023 – Victoria Warehouse Manchester: Live Review
RADAR Festival returns for its third iteration. This time, it’s moved north…to Manchester.
William the Conqueror – Excuse Me While I Vanish : Album Review
King William further bolsters his place on the battlefield, bringing folkier tropes back into his southern-rock drawl from Cornwall, via his convoluted history and geography.
Filkin’s Drift – EP release and coastal walk: News
News of the Filkin’s Drift EP release and the uniquely ambitious touring schedule of Seth Bye & Chris Roberts.
Instant Funk – The Albums 1977-1983: Album Review
Instant Funk get the Cherry Red treatment with their seven albums of disco/funk goodness reappraised and reissued. Expect to be moving when you listen to this!