Albums

Lily-O isn’t afraid to draw on the musical roots of its contributors while, at the same time, remaining thoroughly contemporary in outlook. An enjoyable, fascinating and very accessible listen.

The Stray Birds simplicity and the honest expression in de Vitry’s pure voice are the heart of their appeal, they certainly won over our reviewer with their latest offering.

The songs on Love of Too Much Living sit astride the fathomless land between maturity and naivety, and whose lyrics describe that land with profound directness.

Jess Klein’s ninth studio album Learning Faith is not only one of the best things she’s ever recorded, but this is unquestionably the finest album of her impressive career.

Out in the solitude of Colorado as Gregory Alan Isakov weaves his dream magic through The Weatherman, his sublime new album. Don’t miss the UK tour that has just begun.

Amidst Fiery Skies is a very accomplished and confident sounding album which suggests that the rise to prominence of The Willows is richly deserved and it points to a bright future for the band.

The Earls of Leicester includes Jerry Douglas and Tim O’Brien paying homage to bluegrass legends Flatt and Scruggs…Short of a time machine, this is the closest thing to having actually been there.

Rachael Dadd’s 4th LP sees her revelling in untrodden ground alongside fellow leftfield folk guests as she combines pop with experimentation bringing both excitement and surprise.

The debut album from husband and wife duo Martin and Kerraleigh Child, AKA The August List, comes up a sure winner. Appalachia and American roots music via Dorset.

It’s rare to hear Oldham in such emphatic voice but there is something unmistakably upbeat and uplifting at work on his latest offering ‘Singer’s Grave a Sea of Tongues’. Plus watch his new video.

Lutine’s debut album ‘White Flowers’ is a beautiful lucid dream of a record. They occupy the shifting, elemental space of their songs – both effortlessly minimal and somehow whole.

Boston based Americana four piece Girls Guns and Glory look to expand beyond their Northeast roots with the release of Good Luck which ties in with a short October UK tour this month.