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!
Judy Dyble – Darkness To Light – The Recordings 2004-2006: Boxset Review
The three albums that heralded the return of former Fairport chanteuse, Judy Dyble to the music establishment. With guests Robert Fripp and ex-Hawkwind violinist Simon House.
Manchester Folk Festival 2026 – More names announced: News
The next wave of names on the teamsheet for the 2026 Manchester Folk Festival is out and very exciting it is too.
Poor Creature – All Smiles Tonight: Album Review
The Lankum/Landless link-up lingers long and large for another Spud Murphy helmed masterclass of dark folk.
Bonnie Dobson & The Hanging Stars – Dreams: Album Review
Trance-generational summer music bridging the Gate with the Stars.
Simple Minds – Piece Hall, Halifax: Live!
Simple Minds – live in the City of Wool. In the immortal words, “lemme see those hands.”
Cropredy Festival 2025 Preview Part Three: Opinion
Part three of our 2025 Cropredy preview brings us to Joe Broughton’s Conservatoire Folk Ensemble, Richard Digance, Skipinnish and Urban Folk Quartet.
The Morning Early – The Morning Early: Album Review
Jangly powerpop with sideserving of moptops from The Morning Early.