Albums

Paul heads to The Islington to catch Canadian based band The Barr Brothers and manages to catch 5 minutes with Brad Barr to talk about their music. One to watch for!

Paul Creane and The Changing Man Band’s second album ‘The Clock’ reminds us that life should be filled to the brim with experiences, even when they’re not all Lottery wins.

If not his best then ‘Souvenirs of a Misspent Youth’ is certainly Otis Giobbs’ most immediate, An album that should finally bring long overdue wider acclaim.

The Hillary Reynolds Band are an extremely talented Boston based quintet formed around Berklee Music College and The Miles Before Us is the departure point for a boundless musical journey.

Thomas explores the new offering from Spitdust, an album whose essence is one of prettiness which is at once supported and undermined by something darker.

Broken Boat have created an impressive debut album – upbeat, country and folk-inspired indie accompanied by intimate, revealing lyrics. Perfect grounding to break through to a wider audience this year.

Slow Wolf’s debut is an interesting listen and promises more good things to come from the London-based band. Download it for free on Bandcamp.

Johnny heads to Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens to catch the Show of Hands Summer Family Concert with guests Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin, Sheelanagig and more.

Whispering Hills,Tangled Hair is the debut album from West Country duo Crow Puppets, an evocative, contemporary folk sound which is both assured and confident.

On the eve of his return to the UK, John Fullbright’s new album Songs is primed for release giving double cause for celebration, as the pecking order of great songwriters has just changed.

Johnny reviews Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin’s new album Live in Calstock. As an added bonus he also catches up with them at Steve Knightley’s Family Day at Abbotsbury to talk about their music.

Paul catches Caitlin Rose at Union Chapel where the ‘entire crowd rise to boogie along, a testament to both the singer and the pacing of the set’.