Albums

Away To Tintinara looks every bit a work of art in the literal sense, and audio-wise too this is one of those exemplary releases that is destined to give much lasting pleasure. Don’t hesitate in buying a copy.

David Milton’s voice provides a pure folk tone for these tales of Watchet’s past which deserve to be preserved for future generations. Supported by top-class musicians and sensitively produced by Ange Hardy, it is a genuine slice of English folk music and one that all involved can be proud of.

Ímar have produced an album that preserves all that made their debut such a welcome breath of fresh air whilst giving Avalanche a character all its own. Following the release of an album of this quality, you wouldn’t bet against yet more awards coming their way.

This beautiful, spiritual journey of an album finds Phillip Henry fully living up to the accolades that have and will continue to be thrown his way. True North is a passion project and a lesson in minimalism and focus through music…unique and utterly spellbinding throughout.

Celebrating two decades of inspiring, original, ‘Interceltic’ world music, Twenty is an ideal introduction to Mabon, whilst long-time fans will fully appreciate the release as a successful document, capturing the essence of one of the most entertaining live acts around.

Evening Machines is Gregory Alan Isakov’s first album of new material in five years. Listening to the album has been described as being enfolded in a comfortable solitude; settle down and enjoy the glow and the hum.

Healy’s second album steps up a level from her 2014 debut. One of the finest Americana albums out of the UK this year, Healy doesn’t just keep the flame alight, she ensures it blazes.

For listeners unacquainted with Quebecois folk music they have created an eloquent document of a musical form that is very much alive, but just as importantly they have put down a feisty, foot-stomping collection of unusual and highly rewarding tunes.

Jaywalkers return with ‘Time to Save the World’. The musicianship is truly tasty: both deft and impeccable but never soulless while their togetherness and interplay is mesmerising and attention-grabbing…

Strike the Match is an excellent new release from the Boston, MA-based band Billy Wylder. The band blends a fresh indie-folk sound with compelling lyrics to create a joyful listening experience.

Four years on from her Chasing Ghosts debut, the Alabama-born multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Sylvia Rose Novak returns with a self-produced album that welds the personal and the political.

Orit Shimoni is an excellent teller of tales who should be more widely recognised as she roves around baring her heart. Her latest offering is a nod to her nomadic life.