Bywater Call – Shepherd: Album Review
With a handful of singles currently on release, Canada based Bywater Call give us their latest studio album, Shepherd.
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!
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.
Sidmouth Folk Festival Preview: Opinion
Festival season is in full swing; we look ahead to another bash that we will be attending; Sidmouth Folk Festival.
Cambridge Folk Festival 2024 – Preview
We look ahead to a handful of highlights on the 2024 Cambridge Folk Festival line up.
Cropredy Festival Preview – Part Six: Opinion
The last of our multi-part previews of Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2024 sees us zoom in on the final three acts on the bill (save for one notable exception….)
Taylor Swift – Anfield Stadium, Liverpool: Live Review
We are in Taylor Town, formerly known as Liverpool, to watch the biggest tour in the world. Like, ever.
Richard Thompson – Ship to Shore: Album Review
The welcome – and long overdue – return of the Master. Richard Thompson is back with his first album in 6 years, and it’s a peach!
Craig Joiner / The Hayes Sisters – Live at Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
We’re at Over Hulton Folk Club for a double bill featuring Craig Joiner and The Hayes Sisters.
Gigspanner – The Hub @ St. Mary’s, Lichfield : Live Review
We’re at The Hub @ St Marys for a top class encounter with Gigspanner.
The Ciderhouse Rebellion at Boysun Bahori Festival: News
The Ciderhouse Rebellion: Bringing Folk-Improv Mastery to the Global Stage.
Annie Dressner – I Thought it Would Be Easier: Album Review
Shy, retiring singer-songwriter? Appearances can be deceptive; this set a powerful tour de force of emotive heft from Annie Dressner.
Julia Holter – Something In The Room She Moves: Album Review
Julia Holter releases album number six in the form of Something In The Room She Moves. The New York polymath showcases many sides to the creative spectrum.
Reg Meuross / Cobalt Tales – Downham Fields of Green Folk Club: Live Review
We catch up with Reg Meuross and Cobalt Tales at a new venue for us – the Fields Of Green Folk Club in Downham.