folk rock Archives – At The Barrier

Fairport Convention – Off The Desk 2020: Album Review

By John Barlass on 3rd May 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

Not the 2021 Winter Tour – But a brilliant memento of Fairport Convention’s last show pre-lockdown

One to watch in ’21 – introducing Toria Wooff

By Mike Ainscoe on 6th March 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Manchester folk-rock singer-songwriter Toria Wooff has a new single and with plans afoot for this to be only the start, her take on the sound of Elton John via the Floyd, stirs the soul.

The Magpie Arc – EP2: EP Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 4th December 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

The Magpie Arc – a cross-border, five-piece folk/rock band – follow EP1 with…EP2

Merry Hell – Emergency Lullabies: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 4th November 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Merry Hell follow up their Hourglass trilogy of single releases with the usual Sunday release of a full album that inspires love and togetherness and hopefully brings a sackful of hope.

The Celtic Social Club – From Babylon to Avalon: Album Review

By John Barlass on 4th October 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Masters of Celtic Fusion, The Celtic Social Club, return with expanded UK release of their stunning third album; From Babylon To Avalon.

Fleet Foxes – Shore: Album Review

By John Barlass on 25th September 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Fleet Foxes catch us all off guard with the surprise release of their new album, Shore. The album is a celebration of life amongst plague and chaos.

Richard & Linda Thompson – Hard Luck Stories (1972-1982): Album Review

By John Barlass on 8th September 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

Richard & Linda Thompson. Two of the UK’s finest singer/songwriters ever. Their Complete Works – and more! A veritable Thompson Treasure Trove.

Why I Love: Zach Phillips on Richard Thompson

By Special Guest on 6th September 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

Zach Phillips recently released his new album, The Wine Of Youth. Here, the adopted Californian writes about his love of the music of Richard Thompson.