Albums

Kristina Jung’s latest EP has an eerie appeal all of its own that, rather than being explained by geography, is simply the result of a wonderful voice and some timeless songwriting.

With an impressive array of Canadian guest artists including Ron Sexsmith and a voice that can straddle Harris and Welch with ease, Suzie Ungerleider remains, as always, an engaging listen.

Triumvirate is a lyrically challenging album that has been recorded in such a way to sound lush at times but yet still retains a minimalist sound, one that perfectly suits Rogai’s serene vocals.

Luke Daniels has described What’s Here What’s Gone as the sound of him building songs from the ground up. Firm foundations in his musical roots create an album of towering scale.

Gareth and Annie’s debut EP is a statement of intent, a laying of cards on the table. It says ‘this is who we are, this is where we’re going’. Honest and open, it invites you to take what you will from it.

Paul headed to London’s Borderline this week to catch an amazing line-up: The legendary Wizz Jones with Case Hardin and Jason McNiff and the Lone Malones. What a night!

Despite the number of funerals that went into the creation of this album Christine Albert offers a sense of peace, acceptance and hope, greatly helped by her warm honey vocals.

Despite the name The Mad Ferret Band are a Scottish duo comprised of Chris Woods and Sandy Stirton who hail from Perth and Kinross, one you really want to see live!

Born in small town Texas, reared in Forth Worth and now based in Nashville, Cale Tyson’s second EP pays testament to the roots of his country raising.

This boy doesn’t so much stand on ceremony as jump up and down on him until it submits, his hybrid Blues and Country squall whipping in from various shores and uprooting whatever’s in its path.

Johnny catches Danny and the Champions of the World in Portsmouth with support from Andrew Foster and duo Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou.

As a year and more of touring her acclaimed Vagabond reaches its end, Eddi Reader’s Back The Dogs EP connects parts of her journey with her gorgeous voice and wonderful gift for song.