Northern Ireland’s ‘Farriers’ come up trumps on their full length debut release ‘Years Ago In Our Backyard’, an album that matches the warmth of their live performances which will beckon you back for more.
The First Ten is the long awaited debut album from Jack Day. Beautifully written and performed by the young singer-songwriter who has been become a ‘must see’ on the thriving London scene.
Old Crow Medicine Show’s fourth studio LP ‘Carry Me Back’ marks another milestone in their bluegrass odyssey as they serve up a stew of fever-pitch foot-stomping musical mayhem.
‘Seed of a Pine’ is packed with emotive and beautiful songs which brilliantly showcases the talents of Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer . It is a brooding grower that offers more and more upon each listen.
The Lonesome Losing Blues is an album which displays a softer side to the Mountain Firework Company and brings some gravity to their catalogue without ever taking itself too seriously.
Bob Dylan’s latest album Tempest loses points on some sub-standard lyricism and gains reward for some exceptionally catchy tunes. It’s unlikely to win any new converts but plenty to enjoy for Dylan fans!
The spawn of an unlikely collaboration, The Agnostic-Phibes Rhythm & Blood Conspiracy’s ‘Campfire Tales’ is low-down dirty murder ballads splattered with gore, bluegrass, blood, rockabilly and a raw, pile-driving delta blues sound.
Glen Hansard’s debut solo album Rhythm and Repose is an album of quality and substance. It has a general feeling of serenity which bleeds through the heartfelt story telling…stripped-back, thoughtful and honest.
On Otis Gibbs latest release ‘Harder Than Hammered Hell’ he gives a much more personal insight with songs of love and lament alongside comforting songs about not letting the bastards grind you down. His songs somehow just seem to be “the truth”.
Jenny McCormick was destined to be a writer before music took hold of her direction. Her latest album ‘Sweet Demon’ sees the Mancunian songstress using her talent for story-telling to sublime effect.
Jack McNeill & Charlie Heys latest release: ‘Two Fine Days’ is a progressive and forward-thinking folk album which is beautiful, relaxing, intelligent and engaging.
The fourth and final instalment of The Nomad Series, entitled ‘The Wilderness’, sees a laid-back return to the Cowboy Junkies’ musical comfort zone, with satisfying results.
