The Purple Helmets on The Posies: Why I Love
We’re joined by the guys from The Purple Helmets who talk about the influence of The Posies.
Ruth Hazleton – Heronbones: Album Review
A classy mix of electronic and organic, as the tradition gets a lick of paint from down under.
Nirvana – The Show Must Go On: Boxset Review
The complete works of the first incarnation of the British Nirvana, plus a plethora of outtakes, rarities and later works on a mammoth 12-CD set.
Salt House – Scarrow: Album Review
Changes afoot for Salt House, but still a chance to savour reflection, renewal and connection.
DUG – Have At It!: Album Review
Debut album from Scottish-American duo DUG takes influences from the great American singer-songwriters and from Irish and Scottish tradition and blends them into a thoroughly compelling whole.
Faceless Mirror – Third Law Of Reflection: Album Review
Another compilation of appealing songs from Faceless Mirror which are subtly thought provoking and again showcase their musical prowess.
Damien O’Kane & Ron Block – Banjovial: Album Review
The banjo boys – O’Kane & Block – return for another bout of banjo trickery and tomfoolery.
Cerys Hafana – Angel: Album Review
Hafana brews an uncanny mix of the ancient and modern, as she drives their singular furrow still deeper.
The Little Unsaid – Stay Fragile Across This Cold Frontier: Album Review
With their latest release, Stay Fragile Across This Cold Frontier, The Little Unsaid create a luscious, melodic masterpiece.
Richard Ashcroft – Lovin’ You: Album Review
Lovin’ You is the eighth album from the legendary Richard Ashcroft. The former The Verve man proves once again he is an unstoppable force of nature.
Katie Spencer – What Love Is: Album Review
Stunning, intimate and heartwarming are just a few of the superlatives that can be aimed at What Love Is, the long-awaited third album from East Yorkshire songstress Katie Spencer.
Ninebarrow – The Hour Of The Blackbird: Album Review
Ninebarrow get choral, taking their trademark of quality to another level.
Republica w/ Trampolene – The Garage: Live Review
Republica return to play live again after last years cancelled dates, was it worth the wait?
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – Hard Road: Album Review
The latest studio album from ‘Kingfish’ confirms his place amongst the crème de la crème of modern blues artists seeking to give us an exciting look at blues music. Sit back. You are in for a treat!
Quick Takes – September 2025: Album Reviews
September’s Quick Takes includes a mass of releases including Green Carnation, Kasper Rietkerk, Projector, Hayden and Susy Wall as the genres get ticked.