Richard Ashcroft w/Ocean Colour Scene & Tom Meighan – Audley End House: Live Review
An evening of classic indie rock as Richard Ashcroft and Ocean Colour Scene roll back the years. Ex-Kasabian man Tom Meighan is also on the bill.
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.
Flamy Grant – Last Days: Single Review
Second single from the forthcoming album from Flamy Grant. THIS time the hip-swaying North Carolinian drag queen is out to settle a few scores…
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!
Cambridge Folk Festival 2024 – Live Review
We’re back at Cambridge Folk Festival where the legends of the genre are balanced with a multitude of offerings on and off stage.
Son Of Man – Gaslight: Album Review
Son Of Man hit their stride with fine songs and inspired playing on the new album Gaslight.
Potato – Stew: EP Review
South Londoners, Potato venture boldly where few have trodden before on their debut EP, Stew.
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.
Peter Beatty on Bill Callahan: Why I Love
Peter Beatty joins us in our Why I Love column. He discusses the mysterious world of Bill Callahan and how his music has influenced him.
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.