Albums

A really enjoyable trio of tunes from Sairie. Their distinctive sound sits well alongside Espers, The Eighteenth Day of May, and The Incredible String Band. I look forward to hearing more.

Brennen Leigh returns with her Robbie Fulks-produced solo album tribute to her birthplace. If you like old-time country, then really, this is as good as it gets.

It was a magical ‘socially distanced’ evening at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in the company of one of our finest folk duos: Tobias Ben Jacob and Lukas Drinkwater.

As with the previous volume, it’s hard to believe Gillian Welch has kept a lid on the bulk of these songs for well over a decade, I can’t wait to hear what further nuggets will be revealed in Vol 3.

Finally, there is one place to go for anyone who wants the complete works of Richard & Linda Thompson… it’s exactly what you want from an essential archive trawling box set.

From the Harbour is very elegantly performed and produced, with a level of intelligence in the songs and their structure that will ensure their longevity. A quiet and patient delight.

Exposing more than just an incredible vocal range, Hannah Georgas reveals some of the complexities of All That Emotion. While not always be an easy one, the ride is well worth taking.

One of the things that Matt Costa proves with Yellow Coat is that not only does he know how to write a song, he understands its value.

Wrackline is more than a mere collection of songs, it is a stunning and complete work of art, put together with great care and skill, performed with Hield’s distinctive magic.

Reflective and tinged with sadness, but also inspirational and optimistic, this makes a persuasive claim to be up there among the year’s best.

Concerned with variations on the theme of home, Paul Armfield’s new offering, available in a beautifully presented box edition, is a majestic, timeless album, domestic bliss if you will.

Whether you are a long time admirer or a newcomer just discovering Oh Sussana’s charms, this is a sterling reminder of her artistry.