Home is where the heart is and Scott Matthews pours his into what is unquestionably his best record yet as he opens the door and invites you into his world of glorious melody and lyricism.
Our Song of the Day is from the late Maggie Boyle. Gweebarra Shore is a lovely song that was written by her older brother, Kevin. This is from 2000 with Clive Carroll on guitar.
Singer and flautist Maggie Boyle has very sadly passed away. There are numerous dedications pouring in over social media sites from the many fans and artists she had such a huge influence on.
In the second of a new series of Photo / interview features Rob Bridge talks to UK country duo The Shires at Birmingham’s Glee club to chat about their time in Nashville, their forthcoming album and how they pass time on tour.
Emily and Graham, after just two years playing together, have found a characteristic sound, writing songs that effortlessly incorporate so many elements. Their sound is fresh, personal and well worth a listen.
Work and Love is an album about taking the next, sometimes scary step into a grown up world. On this evidence, Elliott Brood have their feet planted on solid ground.
Architects of Harmonic Rooms reveal the new official video for Richard Dawson’s ‘The Vile Stuff’. The video made whilst out ‘on the lash’ in Newcastle city centre is supreme.
“I’m grinning from ear to ear at the sheer exuberance of what I’m hearing and seeing…funked up, punked up, pumped up and blissed out” – Simon takes in the Treacherous Orchestra live.
Our Song of the Day comes from Ella the Bird (formerly known as Siobhan Wilson). Her song Dear God really does showcase her beautiful voice over her subdued gentle guitar playing.
‘Acoustic Dust’ is a body of work, bristling with the gracefulness, rawness is replaced with warmth which includes a mellow cover of Sandy Denny’s ‘Bushes and Briars’.
OHooley & Tidow and have unveiled their new video for their new song ‘The Pixie’, about an amazing woman called Daisy Daking who taught war weary troops to Morris Dance.
