Albums

With her latest album A History Of Insolence receiving such wide critical acclaim I caught up with Naomi to talk to her about the album, Shirley Collins and politics…

Formerly part of the Texas all-girl outfit The Trishas, Kelley Mickwee makes an impressive launch on her own path with ‘You Used To Live Here’.

Lucinda Williams has helped set the road map for alt-country and Americana, the new double CD ‘Down Where The Spirit Meets The Bone’ leaves other in her dust as she hits creative top gear.

Adam Cohen, son of Leonard, releases his fifth album just a couple of weeks before his father’s. But whatever living ghosts may haunt it, this is very much an album by Cohen Jr, not Cohen Sr.

Yet another outstanding album from Meuross, who sings with conviction, understated power and gentle passion and should, by rights, be far better known and celebrated than he is.

Break & Bloom is the debut solo album from Jane Kramer. An album which shows no shortage of fertile ground upon which she will definitely bloom.

What sets The Old Dance School apart from other folk bands is their eagerness to embrace the new. In a live setting their songs are conceptually fascinating, and thrilling in their performance.

Simon witnesses a night of Coope Boyes & Simpson ‘In Flanders Fields’ Tour. A brilliantly conceived and executed show, making clear the message of remembrance as the motive to end wars.

Featuring members of JuJu, Robert Plant’s Sensational Space Shifters, Red Snapper and a guest appearance from Ghostpoet, Fofoulah’s debut album is one of this year’s most enthralling listens.

With Beth Nielsen Chapman picking them as her backing band and support act for a UK tour, Red Sky July’s second album seems destined already to do well.

Johnny reviews a historic moment: Topic Records 75th Anniversary Concert, taking in great performances from Blair Dunlop, Martin Carthy, Fay Hield, Kris Drever and more. Plus some interviews along the way.

Paul catches an intimate double bill from Austin-based songwriter Matt McCloskey and Andrew Combs who more than justifies the hype surrounding the Nashville based singer-songwriter.