David Perrins

Their collaboration with the New Sinfonia orchestra has pushed North Wales trio Golden Fable into a far-reaching soundscape, their most ambitious and rewarding release to date.

Inni-K, one of Ireland’s most exciting young musicians, delivers a boundary-pushing enigmatic and multi-faceted indie-folk record which unfolds with heartfelt songs, elements of traditional Irish music and an echo of the folk/pop heard on her acclaimed first album.

While Geneviève Racette may be a new name to many, this bi-lingual album is sure to change that, a great start for anyone discovering this young talent whose vocals and delivery are sure to enchant on first listen.

There are songs within songs, rhythms that push both hard and soft, sung with an unorthodox approach that never feels inaccessible or out of place. It is Russo’s mysterious and alluring style that underlines her considerable talent, Something-in-movement is nothing short of a masterpiece.

Bella Hardy showed her folk roots were well-watered during her performance at Cecil Sharp House as part of her Hey Sammy acoustic tour. A broad and diverse set blended both her traditional and contemporary influences. A wonderful concert.

Kirsty Merryn arrived in London to deliver a fabulous concert at Camden’s Green Note in support of her highly regarded debut album She & I. The emotion she conveyed and her breathtaking vocals were the stars of the show.

We catch Kelly Oliver at Cranleigh Art Centre, midway through a sixteen date tour supporting her accomplished new Album “Botany Bay”. Her vocal clarity and strength were evident, and the stripped back production of the show only served to enhance this.