Albums

With the release her new album this month Simon talks to Beverley Martyn about her career covering Davy Graham, Bert Jansch, Paul Simon, Nick Drake, Joe Boyd and of course John Martyn.

If Edd Donovan is a late developer then his Wandering Moles have helped to make the wait for ‘Something To Take The Edge Off’ worthwhile. Look out for the vinyl on Record Store Day.

With 40 years of music making under his belt Rodney Crowell returns with his first solo album in six years. Read Mike’s review of ‘Tarpaper Sky’…”An album of the year, no question”.

Mike Davies reviews Louisiana husband wife duo Truckstop Honeymoon’s latest offering and stamps a big seal of approval: By far the freshest ‘new’ discovery of my year so far.

Formerly one half of Rutland duo The Hi and Lo, Paul McClure’s latest solo offering is open, honest, warmly melodic and beautifully honed, it’s never going to be without a loyal following.

The latest offering from Arch Garrison, the acoustic vehicle of North Sea Radio Orchestra mainstays Craig Fortnam and James Larcombe. It is a clever, understated delight.

Bronwynne Brent’s latest self -release ‘Stardust’ is marked out from the crowd by her very distinctive sound and assured writing ability, suggesting we’ll be hearing a lot more from her in the future.

The Ballad of Willy Robbins is an ambitious and impressive debut from Vikesh Kapoor, one that will surely do much to spread his name and widen his audience.

Seth Lakeman’s ‘Word of Mouth’ is the clearest and sincerest acknowledgement of the links to the people and places that allowed his career to flourish.

With the launch of Plan B at London’s Harrison on April 9th The Bevvy Sisters are sassy, classy harmony sophistication. Heather and Cera give FRUK and exclusive insight into their sound.

The Rough Island Band are a folk band that hail from St Agnes, Isles of Scilly. Their third album ‘On All Sides’ is released this month and I’m over the moon to have been introduced to them.

Dead Belgian bring the passion and grace of Jacques Brel’s songs to a modern audience like no one else can and they now feature the gorgeous vocals of Brooke Sharkey.