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Album Review – 'Contradicshun' by Megson
Megson CONTRADICSHUN EDJ Records **** A fine folk album with wonderful harmonies Now on their ninth album, fans of Megson will be fully aware of
Album Review: 'That Was Then' by Sarah Yeo
Sarah Yeo THAT WAS THEN Self-released **** A lovely collection of songs from a very talented artist As soon as the electric guitar bursts into
Album Review – 'Great Pleasure' by Dave Ellis & Boo Howard
Dave Ellis & Boo Howard GREAT PLEASURE Doghouse Records *** A long and winding career still going strong… Dave Ellis is a seasoned performer
Album review – 'Sometimes Dogs Bark at Nothing' by JP Harris
JP Harris SOMETIMES DOGS BARK AT NOTHING Free Dirt Records **** A great way to return after a four-year break The last album we had
Album review – 'Sunshine' by Eilidh Patterson
Eilidh Patterson SUNSHINE Self-released **** A very impressive release from the Northern Ireland star Fans of Eilidh Patterson will know that one of the notable
David Leask – 'Six in 6/8' review
David Leask Six in 6/8 Self-released ✭✭✭✭ Six of the best from the award winning wordsmith Originally from Scotland, David Leask is now regarded as
Debut album – Hayley McKay
It’s been a long time coming, but Hayley McKay’s self-titled, debut album, released on the Willow Records label, has been worth the wait. There’s already
Jessica Risker produces "haunting" experimental folk
Jessica Risker I SEE YOU AMONG THE STARS Western Vinyl *** Sleep inducing folk from Chicago’s lo-fi experimentalist Also performing under the name DEADBEAT, Jessica
Green Rock River Band – 'Edgelands' Review
Green Rock River Band Edgelands Self-released ✭✭✭✭⭐︎ Following up on their debut album in style Green Rock River Band were very much in demand after
"Flexing her singing, songwriting, and guitar ability in style": Sadie Jemmett's album has landed
Sadie Jemmett These Days: Live at the Green Note Mama’s Music Recordings **** Top work by the experienced British musician It’s very clear that the
Matt Saxton: A country-rock breakout sensation
Matt Saxton I Wasn’t Looking For Love Self-released **** An expert fusion of rock and country Returning with his fourth album, Matt Saxton
Callaghan's 'Skin On Skin' out NOW ahead of April UK tour
Three-time BBC Radio 2 playlisted artist Callaghan has released her latest EP Skin On Skin, ahead one of her biggest UK tours to date, kicking
Chiara Berardelli's Sea Monster: "…an emotional journey which totally absorbs the listener…"
**** Glasgow-based musician Chiara Berardelli has just released her brand-new album, Seamonster, the follow up to 2014’s My Big Mouth and 2010’s Don’t Be So
Not All Roses: Corey Nolen & Ashley Spurling
On his latest release, “Not All Roses,” singer-songwriter Corey Nolen enlists the help of vocalist Ashley Spurling as he tells honest, real-life stories of heartbreak,
Sometimes Just The Sky album celebrates Mary Chapin Carpenter’s acclaimed 30- year recording career
Mary Chapin Carpenter’s anticipated new album, Sometimes Just The Sky, will be released in March on Thirty Tigers. A celebration of her acclaimed 30-year recording career, the landmark
Upcoming country star hitches on to the Christmas bandwagon
Sarah Darling WINTER WONDERLAND Self released Clearly a rising star, Sarah Darling has built up a significant fan base in the UK with her
The sound of tomorrow and yesterday: Talk-Show blend Velvet Underground, Kraftwerk and McCartney into new pop.
With a nod to the future and a nod to the past Talk-Show make smart music: Lou Reed, Sir Paul, German electronica – a heady
Outstanding boundary-pushing folk music by Peter Knight's Gigspanner
Peter Knight’s Gigspanner THE WIFE OF URBAN LAW Independent ***** Outstanding boundary-pushing folk music Peter Knight was for many years the fiddle player in the
