Beth Malcolm – Folkmosis: Album Review
Rising star, Malcolm, tells her story with verve and panache, a pot pourri of styles all well contained in her grasp, both way from and back to her true calling.
Lee “Scratch” Perry – Presents Soulful I – The Jamaican Singles 1969-1970: Album Review
A captivating insight into the development of reggae music – by its most accomplished creator, Lee ‘”Scratch” Perry.
Opeth – The Last Will And Testament: Album Review
Opeth balance the Prog and the Death Metal and throw in a dark tale to boot.
Barbara – Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre: Live Review
We’re at Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre for a sell out date with Barbara. Best read as two sets with an interval.
Nieve Ella – Watch It Ache And Bleed: EP Review
Nieve Ella showcases her talent in her third EP, Watch It Ache And Bleed, following the release of her previous EP’s.
Izzy MacArthur – Blame It All On A Bad Dream: EP Review
Izzy MacArthur showcases her talent in her debut EP, Blame It All On A Bad Dream, following the success of her previous singles.
Hawkwind – Doremi Fasol Latido: Album Review
More classic Hawkwind from nineteen seventy two. Studio work gets a polish along with a live show from the era.
Blue Windows – Northern Sky: Album Review
Peerless influences, great songs and a voice that could melt an iceberg. For Melbourne band Blue Windows, the sky is the limit.
Toyah – Love Is The Law: Album Review
The final Toyah album for the Safari imprint gets the Cherry Red deluxe reissue treatment.
August Gilde – Animals: Album Review
Second album from Yorkshire-based wave-maker, August Gilde. A collection of observational songs that express contentment and offer hope.
Folk Cancer fundraiser concert: News
News of this weekend’s Folk Cancer fundraiser with a star studded line up.
Peter Alexander Jobson – Burn The Ration Books Of Love : Album Review
Burn The Ration Books Of Love is the debut solo album from former I Am Kloot man, Peter Alexander Jobson.
Xiu Xiu w/ Drum Wife – St Mary’s at the Market Place, Stockport: Live Review
In support of their critically acclaimed 13” Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips LP, the Xiu Xiu hit Stockport.
Faithless w/ Tinlicker – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester: Live Review
Faithless return, paying tribute to Maxi Jazz, with one eye firmly on the future. Support comes from Tinlicker.
BARBARA STORM BARNOLDSWICK! – News
Today’s top story finds Barbara (the band) stealing the headlines after a sell out local show.