Albums

Brebach’s latest album Ùrlar brings together varied aspects of the Scots tradition with contemporary compositions, executed by five musicians at the top of their game, both individually and collectively.

Julia Holter demonstrates at The cube in Bristol that she knows how to keep the creative spark going once she has captured it…it is also probably the last time she will play a venue this small.

Orla Wren’s individual pieces are each like a single exhalation drawn out and slowed so that every particle of air, every bit of woodland mist, every icy molecule of breath is discernible.

‘Get There’ is Juliana Hatfield and Matthew Caws first full-length album collaboration under the rather mysterious name of Minor Alps. Read our review and get a taster.

“What makes this album unique and worthy, though, is this: the simplicity of popular musical forms has been shone through a prism in Teitur’s mind, and he’s singing the rainbow that emerges.”

Simon was so taken by Eddi Readers fantastic performance at Union Chapel last night that the urge to get this review up took precedent and the midnight oil was truly burning.

Sean Taylor announces more dates in February and March next year including Danny Thompson’s 75th Birthday celebrations. Their recent pairing at London’s Half Moon makes this unmissable.

For me to even consider reviewing a Christmas album it has to be good! Micah P. Hinson Family’s ‘Wishing for a Christmas Miracle’ has all the makings of a classic which will be on my turntable every year!

Wonderfully evocative Hirta Songs is Robin Robertson’s poetic collaboration with Alasdair Roberts’ musical settings exploring the human story and dramatic geography of St.Kilda.

If you haven’t heard of Kristofer Åström this is your chance for a proper introduction. With his new album ‘An Introduction To’ Kristofer looks back at 15 years of northern blues.

Whilst Christian Kjellvander latest album ‘The Pitcher’ feels lost in the boundless and timeless American West it also rediscovers the remoter and more traditional soul of his native Sweden.

Emiliana Torrini’s latest album Tookah makes a big impression on Helen with its recurring lyrical themes of change and moving on that are also reflected in the music through dynamic tension and a sense of restlessness.