Being in Sweet Crystal: Why I Love
Sweet Crystal singer and keyboard player, MarQ Andrew Speck tweaks the WIL format and speaks to us about why he loves being in Sweet Crystal.
Churchfitters – The Cropredy 2025 Q & A Series: Interview
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention takes place, as ever, on the second weekend of August. Here is a little introduction to one of the bands on the bill; Churchfitters.
Chantel McGregor – The Healing: Album Review
Chantel McGregor – definitely not blues – embraces her Prog and private sides. We approve.
Logan Richard – Character Traits: Album Review
Prince Edward Island singer-songwriter Logan Richard navigates the trials and tribulations of youth on his new album, Character Traits.
Marc Ribot – Map Of A Blue City: Album Review
First vocal album from famed inventive guitarist Marc Ribot. Roots, bossa nova, no-wave, free jazz and noise all feature on Map Of A Blue City.
Headsticks – The Best Thing On TV: Album Review
A healthy portion of revolutionary Punk Roots Rock’n’Roll with added fun from Headsticks.
Cropredy Festival 2025 Preview – Part One: Opinion
The first of our Cropredy 2025 previews features Rosalie Cunningham, The Churchfitters and Bob Fox & Billy Mitchell.
Anderson East – Worthy: Album Review
Album #6 from Nashville singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer Anderson East – big ballads, vulnerability, surrealist confessions and unvarnished testimonials.
Alison Rayner Quintet – SEMA4: Album Review
The Alison Rayner Quintet, recorded live, deliver some passionate and multilayered music, that is a joy to experience.
Monkey Intrusion on Emily Barker: Why I Love
We’re joined by Vincenzo Reina fo Monkey Intrusion for a Why I Love on singer songwriter, the ATB approved Emily Barker.
Barbara – New Single Incoming and Gigs! Gigs! Gigs!: News
There’s a lot going on in Camp Barbara. At The Barrier faves, Barbara, have a new single – Tolerant Nation – in the barrel, ready to fire. And, as summer approaches, the Barbara Gig Diary is filling up too! Get ready for another Barbara Bonanza!!!
Alex Hart – Mistake: New Single
Alex Hart on the lessons from University Of Life on the new single, Mistake.
Alex Henry Foster – A Nightfall Ritual: Album Review
Alex Henry Foster on a mesmerising and essential live set. A ritual indeed.
James – The Piece Hall, Halifax: Live!
We’re in attendance as James complete a two night stint to open the doors at The Piece Hall for 2025.
Hothouse Flowers w/ Lorraine Nash – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review
Hothouse Flowers celebrate their first two albums in emphatic fashion. Support comes from the brilliantly talented Lorraine Nash.