Cropredy 2022 – the gallery
Catch up with a visual treat as our Cropredy 2022 gallery hits the pages.
Halo – The Story Behind Depeche Mode’s Classic Album Violator: Book news
The first in-depth look at the making of Depeche Mode’s ‘Violator’ and its enduring legacy, by Kevin May and David McElroy
Chagall Guevara – Halcyon Days: Album Review
The return of Chagall Guevara after a rather long break pays dividends.
Shemekia Copeland – Done Come Too Far: Album Review
Swampy hardcore electric blues from Nashville, with added flavours of gospel, soul and zydeco, from 2nd generation blues royalty; Shemekia Copeland.
Loudon Wainwright III – Lifetime Achievement: Album Review
Bittersweet confrontations with old age – from Westchester’s master satirist Loudon Wainwright III.
Wickham Festival 2022: Live Review
Wickham Festival 2022 was a far cry from last years’ deluge ridden iteration. We were in sunshine for this years festival.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2022: Live Review
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention returns – three years on. The sun was out, the music was great, and a wonderful time was had by all.
Ashley Hutchings – More Songs From The Shows: Album Review
The Guv’nor – Ashley Hutchings – 100 Not Out.
Arch Enemy – Deceivers: Album Review
Arch Enemy unleash Deceivers; the bands’ latest…their 11th… long player. Could this be a career high for the heavy metal outfit?
Goodparley – Meditations Vol. 2: News
Goodparley aka Oli Richards, follows up Meditations Vol. 1 with a 2nd instalment.
Steve Turner and Winter Wilson – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
The Over Hulton Folk Club faithful were treated to a double bill of quality yet different styles of folk.
The Wilderness Yet – What Holds The World Together: Album Review
A new outlook on folk composition is admirably heard on What Holds The World Together by The Wilderness Yet .
Jenny Sturgeon & MG Boulter – Flint Knapped: Single Review
ATB favourites combine for a 2-in-1 special treat.
Jeff Cotton – The Fantasy Of Reality: Album Review
Beefheart sideman Jeff Cotton returns – after a 50-year hiatus!
Annie Dressner to head out on tour: News
Annie Dressner; one half of the David Ford/Annie Dressner duo; will head out on tour in September.