Arielle Silver – Watershed: Album Review
Bright, uncomplicated, folk/pop – with a strong lyrical message at every turn. The fifth album from Californian singer-songwriter Arielle Silver is a sheer delight.
ØXN – Cyrm : Album Review
If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise…… (Clue: not teddybears!). ØXN release Cyrm.
Rod Picott – Starlight Tour: Album Review
“Ditch digger” gets a “puncher’s chance” of being “next man in line”. Rod Picott releases his Starlight Tour album.
Matt McGinn – Behind Every Door: Album Review
Sometimes, when adversity strikes, the recovery can produce outstanding results. This is exactly what happens with Matt McGinn and his latest release; Behind Every Door.
The Hayes Sisters / Cobalt Tales / Virginia Kettle / Jan Hough – Songs Of Wise Women and Witches at Fields of Green Folk Club, Downham: Live Review
In the shadows of Pendle Hill on a crisp early autumn evening The Fields of Green Folk Club held its inaugural event in the refurbished Downham Village Hall. Tables bedecked with autumnal decorations and assorted nibbles provides a great welcome to the sold out crowd.
The Routes Quartet – Arche: Album Review
The Routes Quartet embrace diversity as the genres merge on Arche.
Gilmore & Roberts – Documenting Snapshots: Album Review
The return of Kat Gilmore and Jamie Roberts – Documenting Snapshots is confirmation of their standing.
Merry Hell – Croston Old School House: Live Review
Merry Hell’s Winter tour hits the road after a stunningly successful summer. In the quaint village of Croston, they deliver a brilliant performance.
She’s In The Trees on Bonnie Prince Billy: Why I Love
She’s In The Trees are a Liverpool based band dealing in haunting, ethereal music. Amy from the band joins us to write for our Why I Love column.
Frankie Archer and Chloe Matharu both release new singles: News & Review
Two of the glowing lights of the vibrant new wave of contemporary folk song , Frankie Archer and Chloe Matharu, both release new singles.
Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening – Cloud Horizon : Album Review
‘Ancient Northumbrian Futurism’ : Kathryn Tickell delivers what it says on the tin.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2023 : Live Review
For watchers, listeners, steppers, dancers, players and singers, Shrewsbury Folk Festival continues to provide a bespoke menu to suit your need.
Ninebarrow – The Colour Of Night: Album Review
The Colour Of Night sees Ninebarrow celebrate a decade together with a nocturnal themed set.
Louise Dodds and Elchin Shirinov at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe – St Vincent’s Chapel, Edinburgh: Live Review
We’re at Edinburgh Fringe to see Louise Dodds and Elchin Shirinov at St Vincent’s Chapel.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2023: Preview
Another weekend, another festival, same old tent. We look ahead to this year’s Shrewsbury Folk Festival.