Albums

The undeniably beautiful songs of Murder, And The Birds relish the ugly and the odd… Jaycock is a master of carefully managed contradictions, and a true original.

Hold Fast reflects Stick In The Wheel’s acceptance of diverse musical forms and their radical desire to change things for the better. An urgent and quite brilliant album.

For Western Swing & Waltzes, Colter Wall’s third album, he has immersed himself in America’s cowboy song tradition…saddle up and ride with him on these happy trails.

Jonas reminds us that while dreams may so often be shattered, it’s still better to look for glimpses of the light than resign ourselves to the dark.

Canada has already fallen under folk singer-songwriter Evangeline Gentle’s spell, now it’s time to follow suit as her debut album is released internationally.

Recorded live at Celtic Connections in 2008, ‘Waterman’s Live EP’ offers a glimpse of the magic that takes place when Michael McGoldrick and his band get together. Simply breathtaking.

When I Wait For You is so absorbing it could only come from that rare combination of technical brilliance and joy of collaboration that Dirk Powell has in abundance.

On Finishing School, Teri Bracken finds a way to express feelings that suggest we don’t need to be tied to outside expectations.

Thanks to Patterson Hood and The Drive-By Truckers, Jerry Joseph has created nothing short of a masterpiece. This is a candidate for Album of the Year. Period.

While Atta Boy never expected their début to go much beyond their own circle of friends and family, this release will be heard far and wide.

Tar Gui feels very much like an autonomous work, a large yet intimate journey album that will reward each listen. A beautiful album from a very generous musician.

‘Keep It Light’ finds Steven Adams in particularly fine fettle and as dependably entertaining as ever. If you’re looking for an entry point then start here and work your way back.