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.
Neil Young: World Record: Album Review
Prolific veteran rocker Neil Young bares his soul and environmental concerns encompassing broad musical styles on World Record, accompanied by Crazy Horse and supported by infamous producer Rick Rubin.