Matt Benson – Sit Back Down Again: Album Review
Debut solo album from George Ezra sideman Matt Benson combining the influences of Waits, Morrison, MacGowan and others.
Jah Wobble – Dub, Volume 1: Album Review
Dauntingly worldwide vision of dub, through the eye of East End visionary Wobble, and set there as well.
Blue Rose Code – Kitchen Garden Cafè, Birmingham: Live Review
Another shot of Blue Rose Code – Ross Wilson, live alone and powerfully vulnerable.
Cropredy Festival 2025 Preview Part Four: Opinion
Part four of our 2025 Cropredy preview brings us to Peatbog Faeries, El Pony Pisador and The Deborah Bonham Band.
Dubwiser – Bring The Light: Album Review
The new album from UK roots reggae band Dubwiser, Bring the Light, collects favourite songs from across the band’s career, adds a couple of newbies for good measure and delivers an enticing mix of dub, roots and joyful ska.
Oasis – Live ’25: Opinion
The brothers Gallagher return. Oasis are once again, the talk of the World. For 41 nights, Oasis are back. We reflect on that opening night in Cardiff, and the return to home turf.
Graham Mackenzie & Rory Matheson – Take Six: Album Review
Mackenzie & Matheson ‘take six’ – a feast of keys and strings to lift the heart and unfurl a saltire to.
Tami Neilson – Neon Cowgirl: Album Review
An ode to a Nashville icon from Toronto-via-Auckland balladeer Tami Neilson. Tami channels Orbison, Aretha and brings some impressive guests along for the ride.
Eliza Gilkyson – Dark Ages : Album
A stunning tour de force of gentle acoustic steel and substance from Eliza Gilkyson.
Steve Knightley – Lichfield Guildhall: Live Review
At The Barrier favourite, Steve Knightly, performs at Lichfield Guildhall. His performance is part of Lichfield Festival.
Folk By The Oak 2025 – Hatfield Park: Festival Preview
Folk By The Oak – Sunday summer sun and fun, as you head north. (At least one is guaranteed.)
The Brasenose Fringe 2025, Cropredy: Festival Preview
The Brasenose bacchanalia gets ever bigger, whatever’s going on in the big field! We take a look at the acts slated to appear.
Sheelanagig – St. Congar’s Walking Stick : Album Review
Purveyors of European jumping music, Sheelanagig, expand their repertoire with a flourish of finesse.
John Ward – Songs Like An Old Friend: Album Review
Suffolk singer-songwriter John Ward tackles an impressively wide range of subjects – from working to wandering and leaving to leadership – on Songs Like an Old Friend, his 10th album
Greg Lake – Live: Album Review
Greg Lake live from 2005. Upgraded with an enhanced package. Merry Christmas everybody!