Squackett – A Life Within A Day: Album Review
The Steve Hackett / Chris Squire project – the amusingly titled Squackett – from 2012 gets a remaster and 5.1 mix to boot.
Various Artists – As I Roved Out: A Story of Celtic Rock 1968-1978: Boxset Review
Stretching the definition of what’s considered to be Celtic Rock, but there’s some fine music, nevertheless, on this latest Cherry Red collection.
Fairport Convention – It All Came Round Again – Onstage and On Air 1982-1990: Album Review
Massive 11-CD + DVD boxset chronicles the transformation of Fairport and the launch of a second golden age. Just in time for Cropredy!
Son Of Man – Gaslight: Album Review
Son Of Man hit their stride with fine songs and inspired playing on the new album Gaslight.
Joe Bonamassa – Live At The Hollywood Bowl with Orchestra: Album Review
Recorded in 2023, with a set list of favourites, Joe Bonamassa and his music is given a different direction with the power of a 40 piece orchestra.
David Carroll & Friends – Bold Reynold Too: Album Review
David Carroll reprises his time walk through medieval prog/folk-rock mash; yet another bumper crop of vintage frolics.
Peter Beatty – Different Flowers: Album Review
Ex-Urusen man Peter Beatty uses his debut solo album to reflect on his life experiences.
The Wilderness Yet – Westlin Winds : Album Review
The Wilderness Yet give an acapella masterclass, elegant and unadorned.
Jamie Williams & The Roots Collective – Stay True: Album Review
Essex root rockers Jamie Williams & The Roots Collective return with a fine set of tunes.
Camille Dávila – The Local Orchestra: Album Review
Folkloric sensations and soothing incantations: The Local Orchestra, the new album from Camille Dávila is like nothing you’ve ever heard before.
Chris Cain – Good Intentions Gone Bad: Album Review
A ‘must listen’ for anyone ruing the loss of our early Blues guitar heroes as Chris Cain picks up the mantle.
Bobbo Byrnes – Bobbo Byrnes: Album Review
Lend an ear to prolific and passionate song writer Bobbo Byrnes on his latest self titled release.
Alfie Templeman – Radiosoul: Album Review
Multi-talented Alfie Templeman returns with his new album Radiosoul. It is available now via Chess Club Records.
The HU – Live At Glastonbury: Album Review
The intiguing mix of Heavy Metal and Mongolian gutteral singing – at Glastonbury – from The HU.
DLÙ – Close To: Album Review
Glasgow’s Gaelic prodigies take a further giant step forward, taking trad into territories new, snapping at the heels of the established hierachies.