Quick Takes – November 2025: Album Reviews
Flitcraft, Bad Company, Secret Rule, Luke Colcannon, Gazpacho, This House We Built and Cheap Trick get caught in our monthly appraisal.
The Last Waltz – Birmingham Town Hall: Live Review
Warwickshire’s WLDFLWRS gather a host of distinguished guests and occupy Birmingham’s Town Hall to celebrate the 49th Anniversary of a seminal concert. And didn’t they celebrate in style?!
Hannah Rarity – Christmas Came Early This Year: Single Review
One of Scotland ‘s finest voices, Hannah Rarity, with a touching charity single.
The Last Dinner Party w/ Imogen & The Knife – AVIVA Studios, Manchester: Live Review
The Last Dinner Party bring The Pyre to Manchester in suitably lavish style and with glorious grace.
Steve Tilston – Such & Such: Album Review
The reissue of 2003’s Such & Such album by Steve Tilston, reminds us of the scale of his talent
Old Man Luedecke – She Told Me Where to Go (Deluxe Edition): Album Review
Two-time JUNO Award-winner, Old Man Luedecke, revisits his most recent album release, reworks a few songs and adds a couple more. Result: Increased intensity and altered perspectives
Stellvris on Jinjer: Why I Love
Nicol Hofman from Stellvris joins us for a quick WIL on Jinjer.
Maz O’Connor – Once I Had A Sweetheart: Single Review
A bold re-awakening and a fresh re-imagining from deep in Kent; it’s the return of Maz O’Connor!
Police Dog Hogan – Gulbenkian, Canterbury: Live Review
Making a welcome return to Canterbury after 12 years, Police Dog Hogan are warmly greeted by a well filled Gulbenkian of mostly first timers.
Amble – The Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We’re at the Albert Hall in Manchester for a Sunday Service with current do-no-wrongers, Amble.
John Southworth – The Red Castle: Album Review
The Red Castle – the new album from Canadian singer-songwriter John Southworth – reflects on lineage, loss and time.
Lisa O’Neill – The Wind Doesn’t Blow This Far Right: EP Review
O’Neill delivers a thoughtful selection box of treats to chew over.
Venice Revive on Trivium: Why I Love
Omer Cohen of symphonic metalcore outfit, Venice Revive joins us to explain why he loves Trivium.
Inaugural Folk Album of the Year Award shortlist: News
Folk Album of the Year 2025 – shortlisted revealed!
JJ Grey and Mofro – Orange Blossoms: Album Review
Alligator Records remastered version of the 2008 release Orange Blossoms, takes an introspective look at the life of JJ Grey.