Albums

With their abundant enthusiasm, a mutual empathy bordering on instinct and, above all, a collective passion for the music they play; it’s as a single, cohesive unit that the Andy May Trio shines brightest and About Time is the superb result.

With The Land of Time, Pete Morton has created a fine collection of contemporary folk songs which aren’t afraid to face up to some of the more pressing issues of our time with wit, intelligence and nuance. These are rare qualities too often missing from much music today.

Colours Simple is the latest offering from UK Americana outfit Case Hardin on which frontman and writer Pete Gow shines through as one of our finest songwriters.

Phil Riley’s may be returning to music later than planned but his latest offering ‘Dragon Tails’ is his his strongest release yet, showcasing his warm vocals and accomplished songwriting skills.

Five years ago Damien O’Kane released his debut solo ‘Summer Hill’. ‘Areas of High Traffic’ is both an extraordinary and brilliant follow-up from an immensely talented musician and singer.

To Run The Easting Down is both beautiful and immersive. The fact that it was made by two artists on opposite sides of the Atlantic is testament to the power of collaboration, and a sign that such collaboration has a bright future.

Stick in the Wheel are heading out on the road for a series of dates, kicking off this evening in Bristol. Watch this new live video of them performing the Ewan MacColl song ‘Champion’ live at London’s Green Note.

Morning Way deserves its reputation as one of the unsung musical treasures of the 1970s; a charming and magical album which still sounds fresh, with much to offer a new generation of listeners.

The raspy voiced Canadian Ben Rogers is back with a four-piece band featuring the likes City and Color’s Matt Kelly and a new offering in the form of ‘The Bloodred Yonder’.

On their latest offering Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou join forces with producer Ethan Johns for an often down to the bone sound on which they spread their musical roots a little wider.

Sounding both retro and fresh, the latest offering from The Psycho Sisters, is an album that certainly warrants discovery and of which both can feel justifiably, if rather belatedly, proud.

Whilst hailing from Boston, Jenna Moynihan’s debut album ‘Woven’ proves that her heart lies with the Scottish fiddle tradition. At twenty-four years old, she is already playing beyond her years and leaving listeners around the world with baited breath for her next move.