Mike Davies

I’d not come across Barber before this release, but, twangy, aching, honest and just the right amount of grit, I’m definitely making him my Prairie home companion.

Willie Campbell, former frontman of Astrid, releases a solo album of original Gaelic songs, both a celebration of cultural heritage and a damn good collection of guitar driven folk rock.

With 40 years of music making under his belt Rodney Crowell returns with his first solo album in six years. Read Mike’s review of ‘Tarpaper Sky’…”An album of the year, no question”.

Mike Davies reviews Louisiana husband wife duo Truckstop Honeymoon’s latest offering and stamps a big seal of approval: By far the freshest ‘new’ discovery of my year so far.

Formerly one half of Rutland duo The Hi and Lo, Paul McClure’s latest solo offering is open, honest, warmly melodic and beautifully honed, it’s never going to be without a loyal following.

Bronwynne Brent’s latest self -release ‘Stardust’ is marked out from the crowd by her very distinctive sound and assured writing ability, suggesting we’ll be hearing a lot more from her in the future.

The Ballad of Willy Robbins is an ambitious and impressive debut from Vikesh Kapoor, one that will surely do much to spread his name and widen his audience.

Simone Felice’s latest album ‘Strangers’ finds him in a place of calm acceptance and serenity featuring some of the finest work he has ever written.

The Exeter based quartet Count To Fire prove yet again on their third album release ‘On Your Side’ that they burn with a flame all of their own.

Now in her 60s Linq releases her sixth album ‘Disconnect’, an album about different forms of disconnection that finds her voice still in fine form and her political fire undiminished.

Patsy Matheson’s ‘Domino Girls’ is as musically accomplished as you would imagine, but it’s her relaxed, assured vocals, catchy melodies and wry lyrics that are its greatest strengths.

Red Pine Timber Company’s latest offering ‘Different Lonesome’ is a solid album featuring songs of ‘Saturday night sinning and Sunday morning salvation’.