Three Idle Women – All Hands Together: Album Review
A charming, intimate and light-hearted taste of life on the waterways. The debut album from close-harmony trio Three Idle Women, is a delight.
Christy Moore – A Terrible Beauty: Album Review
In his 80th year, Moore shows no sign of slowing down or mellowing out, in a powerful mix of emotions and a record of two sides.
Renaissance – Can You Hear Me? Broadcasts 1974-1978: Album Review
The incredible live sound of Renaissance, combining classical and rock music, is showcased in a new box set.
Rick Wakeman – Yessonata: Album Review
Rick Wakeman on solo piano – arguably his best format.
Seckou Keita – Homeland (Chapter 1): Album Review
Seckou Keita on Homeland – acoustic and electronic sounds, traditional African rhythms and urban beats – and the special sparkle of the kora.
Kate Young – Umbelliferæ: Album Review
Unclassifiable, unflinching and altogether astonishing. File under odd, good odd. The latest from Kate Young.
Ronnie Baker Brooks – Blues In My DNA: Album Review
Born into the blues and born for the blues as son of legendary Lonnie Brooks blues is literally in the DNA of Ronnie Baker Brooks.
Nicolas Michaux – Vitalisme: Album Review
For his third album, Belgian indie songwriter, Nicolas Michaux serves up an enticing blend of indie pop and French Chanson – with a tasty side-dish of funk.
Shovel Dance Collective – Shovel Dance: Album Review
If the future is the past and the past the future, it’s going to be quite a ride. Need a guide? Hop on with the Shovel Dance Collective.
Gavin Friday – Ecce Homo: Album Review
Ex-Virgin Prune, Gavin Friday, delivers Ecce Homo; his first solo album in thirteen years since 2011’s Catholic.
Von Hertzen Brothers – In Murmuration: Album Review
Wise men with red flags – The Von Hertzen Brothers discard their Prog cloaks to reveal a set of pop-tinged rock anthems.
Abstract Crimewave – The Longest Night: Album Review
Abstract Crimewave deliver an enchanting musical adventure on The Longest Night. Indie pop of the highest order from a duo of Swedish masters.
The Rheingans Sisters – Start Close In: Album Review
Anna and Rowan Rheingans take neither prisoners nor comfort in this darkly beautiful confection.
Cats In Space – Time Machine: Album Review
Cats In Space turn on the time machine and visit a classic era in their inimitable style.
Ewen Henderson – Lèirsinn/Perception: Album Review
Mànran man and Afro-Celter, Henderson does his own thing, in idiosyncratically orthodox style. Surprise yourself!