Albums

A veritable treasure trove Diamonds On The Water is Oyster band’s first album of new songs for seven years. We have a FRUK review and an exclusive premiere of ‘Lay Your Dreams Down Gently’.

With an astonishing CV, Henry Priestman may be able to lay claim to be the oldest singer to make his solo debut on a major label, but in his case the wisdom of age is a blessing for us all.

Neil shares more highlights from Celtic Connections when he joined a capacity crowd at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to see Lúnasa, Session A9 and Maru Tarang.

Thomas heads out on an apocalyptic night to catch Bill Callahan performing in Bristol, an unforgettable evening that was worth braving the stormy weather for.

The 15th annual BBC Radio Two Folk Awards neatly coincide with the 10th Annual compilation CD. This fine and varied set takes the pulse of the folk scene and shows it in excellent health.

The Men With Strong Arms flex their musical muscles with a superb set of songs that reference Bert Jansch and John Marytn while adding something unique. Jonlondon tells us all about it.

Carrie Tree’s Home To The Invisible shimmers with little details and layers that create a sublimely beautiful, holistic sound that grabs your attention with a whisper and a caress.

Bill Callahan enters the temple of Dub on his latest offering ‘Have Fun with God’…re-imagined dub versions last years ‘Dream River’…not the huge transition you maybe think but we like it.

A Dream Life of Hackney Marshes is the latest release from Walthamstow-based eclectic contemporary ensemble ‘Jetsam’. A companion piece an to Gareth E Rees’ illustrated book ‘Marshland’.

Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son is a step forward along the pathway begun, in 2010, with Saint Bartlett…a route undertaken with a loyal and skilled companion: Richard Swift from the Shins.

The Elephant in the room is getting a lot of love from the Lexington crowd as Elephant Revival’s first London show proves a triumph, in advance of the release of These Changing Skies.

Scottish / Scandanavian duo Marit Fält and Rona Wilkie release an entertaining, fascinating and inspirational debut in the form of Turas…produced by Mary Ann Kennedy & husband, Nick Turner.