Albums

Simon heads to The Slaughtered Lamb to catch Israel Nash Gripka and gets blown away! He declares at the end of the night “This is the gig I’ve waited more than 40 years for!”

Bringing you an exclusive première of a track from the new Lau ‘Remix’ CD, Martin Green offers some insight into the creative whirlwind world of the Lau vs EP series.

Nordic duo Mona & Maria offer a sonic time capsule of better days tinged with the famed Nordic melancholia on their debut album My Sun. A welcome pick-me-up for the winter ahead.

The Wooden Shjips take a new direction on Back to the Land, the gut-churning psychedelia remains but this is the sound of a band with a fresh focus, set to win over a whole new set of fans.

Aidan O’Rourke brings his ambitious, magical Hotline into the live arena for a two rare Scottish shows on 17th and 18th October, featuring the CD’s multi-talented five piece line up.

Israel Nash Gripka’s latest release ‘Rain Plans’ is music that knows no bounds, rich and complex and just a little mysterious. But the pleasure of a mystery is surely to unravel its secrets…

Diamond Valley is the latest release from The R G Morrison and is without a doubt one of the best albums that will be released this year.

Sunray’s latest release ‘Fullcircle’ is a welcome addition to the collection of anyone with a penchant for kosmische musik, droney psych or West Coast flower pop.

Southeastern is Jason Isbell’s fourth studio album since leaving the Drive by Truckers. It is an album of outstanding song writing and it’s a pleasure to add this to our Albums of the Month.

Read our review of The Full English album featuring Fay Hield, Martin Simpson, Seth Lakeman and more. A triumphant symbol of the efforts and achievements of this project.

Kathryn Williams’ new album Crown Electric unites disparate elements from the simple to the complex, light and dark, loud and quiet through musicianship & gorgeous singing. You need this record in your life.

Bella Hardy interviews David Rotheray about his new project and album The Answer Ballads and other important things like where’s the best pint in Hull…