Scissorgun – Psychological Colouring Book: Album Review
The latest installment of the Cue Dot series finds the label stepping into murkier waters with the new Scissorgun album. Simon Tucker reviews.
Fraser Fifield – Piobaireachd/Pipe Music: Album Review
Jazz ambient bagpipe fusion from Fraser Fifield: approach with inquisitiveness and be somewhat surprised.
Public Service Broadcasting – The Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
Public Service Broadcasting hit Manchester in support of their latest album, Bright Magic. It is a feast for the senses as they deliver a blistering set.
Alicia Stockman – These Four Walls: Album Review
Zesty debut from Utah folkie turned Nashville country rocker. Alicia Stockman releases These Four Walls.
The War On Drugs: I Don’t Live Here Anymore
The War On Drugs release I Don’t Live Here Anymore; three years in the making and a justified wait displaying our Philadelphian friends at the top of their game.
Alan Simon – Excalibur V – Move, Cry, Act, Clash: Album Review
Excalibur V – Episode five in the increasingly inaccurately-named Trilogy from Alan Simon.
Martha Tilston – The Tape: Album Review
Squiggly Records present The Tape. The soundtrack album from the debut feature film by Martha Tilston.
Emma Ruth Rundle – Engine Of Hell: Album Review
Emma Ruth Rundle delves deep in a lyrical and musical masterpiece.
Margo Cilker – Pohorylle: Album Review
Deep draughts of liquid life – with love from East Oregon and Margo Cilker.
Kate Rusby – Christmas Tour: News
News of the annual set of Christmas themed gigs from Yorkshire HollyHead, Kate Rusby
Ross Jennings – A Shadow Of My Future Self: Album feature
Haken’s Ross Jennings goes solo with a surprisingly eclectic yet massively appealing collection – including one of our tracks of the year.
Eric DeVries – Song & Dance Man: Album Review
Eric DeVries brings the Very Best of Dutch Americana! Song & Dance man is out on MIG Music.
Orange Goblin – Rough & Ready, Live & Loud: Album Review
Orange Goblin to release their digital only live compilation on physical formats through Cherry Red Records.
John Sierra – The Wonder: EP Review
Thoughtful, well-considered confrontations of pain, disappointment and disillusionment from NC’s John Sierra.
Charm Of Finches – Wonderful Oblivion: Album Review
Close knit sibling harmonies from the antipodean sisters weave more ethereal magic on the third offering from Charm Of Finches