Cera Impala – Wildest Dreams: Album Review
Wildest Dreams by Cera Impala. Attractive acoustic smoke’n’honey bluesy hues; a bluesy ragtime wallow from the Forth delta.
Dawnwalker – House Of Sand: Album Review
Dawnwalker shift the goalposts in a malaise-riddled journey into the world of ‘not what it seems’.
Toria Wooff – The Met, Bury: Live Review
The Met’s emerging showcase for the month partners Toria Wooff with Chloe Lawrence in a gentle acoustic double bill.
Harley Kimbro Lewis – s/t: Album Review
Acoustic Americana at its finest on the self-titled debut album from Harley Kimbro Lewis!
Richard Thompson, Katherine Priddy – The Opera House, Manchester: Live Review
Halloween night, so tricks AND treats with Richard Thompson and Katherine Priddy.
Saskia – Where Are We Heading: Album Review
Saskia Griffiths-Moore asks Where Are We Heading on a subtle and classy acoustic set.
The Last Inklings – The Impossible Wild: Album Review
The debut album from The Last Inklings. An exercise in cross pollination of the finest kind.
Indolore – After The Rain: Album Review
After the Rain by Indolore is a summery collection of mellow, tuneful songs bringing a radiant touch through contemplative and reflective thoughts.
The Pineapple Thief – The Soord Sessions: News
News of the forthcoming 4CD compilation of The Pineapple Thief frontman, Bruce Soord’s lockdown sessions.
Jon Gomm – The Faintest Idea: Album Review
A unique mix of warmth and virtuosity from Blackpool-born acoustic guitar supremo, Jon Gomm.
Laura Fell – Safe From Me: Album Review
Laura Fell releases Safe From Me; an exquisite debut from London-based singer-songwriter who is a trained psychotherapist.
Laura Marling – Song For Our Daughter: Album Review
Laura Marling delights on her seventh LP, that has surprisingly been released at short notice to provide a sense of union in 2020.
Why I Love: Scott & Maria on The Beatles
Scott & Maria are an Anglo-Celtic-Hellenic duo who write uplifting acoustic tunes evoking the heart with their mesmerising harmonies. Influenced by the earth and the stars and all forms of love, they create powerful feel good music.
Ian Prowse – Sheffield City Hall: Live Review
Playing as main support to Elvis Costello, Ian Prowse delivers a lesson in how to warm up a crowd.
Matt McGinn on John Martyn
Matt McGinn has already released one of the best albums of 2020 in Lessons Of War. The County Down native is a master wordsmith who has crafted brilliant, narrative songs. Here, he tells us why he loves the music of John Martyn.