Toria Wooff – The Waltz Of Winter Hey
New single from Toria Wooff as she gets all seasonal doing the Waltz Of Winter Hey and news of her Somewhat Gothic Christmas gig…
Jackie Oates & John Spiers – A Midwinter’s Night: Album Review
A squeezebox-and -fiddletastic Christmas (plus) to soothe any a jaundiced ear. And all of those in the know. A Spiers & Oates production.
State Of The Union – Paper Tigers: Album Review
State Of The Union album #4 – a vibrant, life-affirming collection of bluesy acoustic gems from Brooks Williams & Boo Hewerdine.
The Magpies – Midnight Oil: Single Review
Our old friends, The Magpies, return to get our Christmas season off to a joyful, atmospheric, start with their new single, Midnight Oil.
Bill Nelson – Quit Dreaming & Get On The Beam: Album Review
Look at your watch – time for a reboot of classic early 80s Bill Nelson
Fun Facts – Apartment Rock: Album Review
Debut album from Brooklyn, NY collective, Fun Facts. Dreamy post-punk plus intimate, melodic vocals = warm satisfaction.
GUN – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review
We’re at Manchester Academy 2 for a triple bill of Hard Rock with Gun, Kira Mac and Collateral.
IDLES – O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
Bristol punk rockers IDLES hit up Manchester’s O2 Apollo for the first of three shows as a part of their sold-out UK Tour.
Ross Ainslie – Pool : Album Review
Wow! Blimey! All of that as neo-trad goes disco. New album – Pool – from Ross Ainslie.
Three Idle Women Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye: Live Review
We’re in Ross-on-Wye to catch Three Idle Women on the back of their All Hands Together album release.
The Innocence Mission – Midwinter Swimmers: Album Review
Wafty dream-pop with a sense of heritage and permanence from The Innocence Mission.
Hushtones on Kate Bush: Why I Love (2)
Martha from Liverpool’s Hushtones joins us for a Why I Love on Kate Bush…
Otherish – When I Was You: Album Review
Otherish are back to challenge every tissue of your body with their new album, When I Was You.
Mary Bue – Bedding Down With The Deer – Single Review
Singer/songwriter, yogi and International Retreat Guide Mary Bue finds solace and safety on her third single – Bedding Down With the Deer.
Ashley Reaks – The Body Blow Of Grief: Album Review
Ashley Reaks continues his prog-punk soundscape explorations on solo album #14. Give it a deep listen – concentration pays dividends.