Gogol Bordello – We Mean It, Man!: Album Review
Album #10 from Lower East Side Romani/folk/punk whirlwind, Gogol Bordello. A huge defiant statement against tyranny. Their best album yet? It could be…
Georgia Shackleton – From The Floorboards: Album Review
Using a very special violin, acclaimed violinist/songwriter Georgia Shackleton celebrates the 125th anniversary of a distinguished relative’s voyage of discovery. From the Floorboards is a journal of historical achievement, tales of endurance and the lure of the sea
Samantha Fish, The Zac Schulze Gang – O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
Samantha Fish and the Zac Schulze Gang bring a formidable double bill of Blues and beyond to the O2 Ritz in Manchester.
Whisky Sugar on The Rolling Stones: Why We Love
The guys from Whisky Sugar join us for a Why I Love on The Rolling Stones.
Gus Englehorn – The Broken Balladeer: Album Review
Gus Englehorn harnesses the winds of creativity as he assumes the mantle of the broke balladeer.
Nerve Star – White Hot: Album + chat
We have a natter with Chris, Matt & Joss from Nerve Star about their White Hot album that draws deep from the annals of Metal.
Katie Knipp – Mud, Live at Theater 5150: Video Premiere
Before going out on general release, we have first dibs on the new live song from Katie Knipp.
Cult soul classic from Ike White set for RSD reissue: News
This Record Store Day, one of the most haunting and misunderstood soul albums of the 1970s returns as a limited-edition vinyl release: Changin’ Times by Ike White.
Songraes – Wind: Single Review
Thought-provoking and utterly inspiring song-and-video project unites Hamburg-based trio Songraes with BAFTA award-winning film director David Arthur.
Brooks Williams & Aaron Catlow – Working In Wood: Album Review
The virtuoso violin/guitar duo return with album #4. Another collection of songs rich in harmony and melody, laced with a generous dose of groove.
Merry Hell – The Lost Songs Concert, Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
Merry Hell are live at Over Hulton Folk Club with a set of lost songs and memories.
Tailgunner – Midnight Blitz: Album Review
The difficult second album? Tailgunner return with Midnight Blitz with rock royalty in the production booth.
Vide – Aux enfantes des ruines: Album Review
Vide is a French one-man black metal project helmed by Hylgaryss (of Dark Sanctuary, Winter Funeral and Le Prochain Hiver).
The Small Faces – Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake – Special Editions: Album Review
Sit back, relax and allow The Small Faces to be transport you to the Land of Greens. Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake is back!
Manchester Folk Festival – 5 Repeat offenders +1: Preview
A look ahead to the 2026 Manchester Folk Festival with some musicians who’ve been there and bought the T shirt.