Loudon Wainwright III – Loudon Wainwright III / Album II: Album Review
Two-in-One package of Loudon Wainwright III’s earliest recorded adventures.
Cobalt Tales – Ever Changing Blue: Album Review
Experienced folk circuiteers Nuala Keller and Pat Sherrington join forces in Cobalt Tales and release their compelling debut album Ever Changing Blue.
2022 (Brief Return) – Ian McNabb, The Feedback File, Anthony Toner: Album Reviews
A trio of pleasant reminders of 2022 as we round up releases by Ian McNabb, The Feedback File and Anthony Toner.
Howard Jones – Live In Japan: Album Review
Howard Jones live at the NHK Hall, Tokyo in 1984 at the peak of his powers with all the style and sounds of the era.
Dune Sea – Orbital Distortion: Album Review
Nearly two years after the release of their critically acclaimed Moons Of Uranus, Norwegian psych/stoner rockers Dune Sea return with their third effort that sees the trio delving further into space rock.
Marillion – the albums ranked: Opinion
Twenty studio albums into a forty year career, we have a go at ranking those albums.
Ferocious Dog – End of Year Party @ Holmfirth Picturedrome, 30th December 2022: Live Review
Happy New Year on the 30th? With Ferocious Dog, there’s the 31st for recovery…
Su-A Lee – Dialogues: Album Review
Is this classical or folk, either or neither, and does it matter? Consummate playing, with a host of top-notch collaborators, sees Su-A Lee as one to keep an ear on.
Richard Hawley – Live At Halifax Piece Hall: Album Review
Sir Richard of Hawley, live in his native Yorkshire. Reasons to get excited – let’s have it.
Bandersnatch / Cobalt Tales: Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
We’re at Over Hulton Folk Club for the final gig of the year with Bandersnatch and Cobalt Tales.
Kansas – Another Fork In The Road: Album Review
Fifty years of Kansas comes to pass in 2023. We’re one step ahead with a career retrospective.
Richard Houghton – Gonna See All My Friends – A People’s History of Fairport Convention: Book Review
The fans have their say – the distinguished and prolific history of Fairport and Cropredy, as told by the band’s fans and friends
Kate Rusby at Christmas – York Barbican: Live Review
Festive songs, seasonal shenanigans and manly tunes. It’s the traditional way to end the year as Kate Rusby stirs the Christmas spirit.
Terence Blacker – Meanwhile… : Album Review
Another dose of gentle, upbeat, defiance and satire from author, columnist and singer-songwriter, Terence Blacker.
Thunderous Jones – Stop The Show: Album Review
Thunderous Jones come good with the long awaited, some might say ‘show stopping’, debut album.