Tinkertown – American Gothic: Album Review
Eagerly-awaited debut album from Boston collective, Tinkertown. It’s everything we hoped for – and more!
Hamish Hawk – A Firmer Hand : Album Review
Hamish Hawk takes A Firmer Hand – Daring, daunting and, yes, disingenuous, but darn good for all that.
Renaissance – Tuscany: Album Review
Renaissance’s 2001 studio album Tuscany is reissued in a superb new package with a great live concert recording.
Elles Bailey – Beneath The Neon Glow: Album Review
Given an invitation by Elles Bailey to sit back, buckle up and enjoy the ride, it would be churlish to refuse…
Alan Prosser – Folkzone : Album Review
Always one of Oysterband’s pearls, Prosser pops out an eclectic selection from his personal collection of studio dabblings.
Mark Winkler – The Rules Don’t Apply: Album Review
Mark Winkler delivers a fine new album, permeated with some great jazz vocal performances.
Bywater Call – Shepherd: Album Review
With a handful of singles currently on release, Canada based Bywater Call give us their latest studio album, Shepherd.
Personal Trainer – Still Willing: Album Review
Pop Music to keep you on your toes. The second album from Amsterdam outfit Personal Trainer gives a glimpse of what The Velvet Underground would have been doing if they’d made it to 2024.
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.