Albums

Charlie Parr’s latest release ‘Barnswallow’ is a lovingly executed album that comes across as authentic, organic and honed from a deep-rooted love of the music….and it’s all true.

Spectral Dusk is the latest release from Evening Hymns, an album on which coldness and warmth coexist, and which charts a period of difficult emotional catharsis without ever being dreary or cloying.

Tight harmonies, soaring tunes, energy and passion, forged on the Leeds gig circuit but already a success in the USA. Hitch a ride with The Dunwells as Follow The Road sees a UK release.

Midwest singer songwriter Wes Tirey’s latest EP ‘I stood among trees’ offers an extremely appealing and refreshing perspective to American folk music. Really worth checking!

Masters of Their Craft is a new compilation CD from Tara Music, a label that was set up in 1972 to license the release of Christy Moore’s Prosperous Album. This release picks some of the cream of the crop!

Bush Hall is the chosen venue for Sam Amidon’s official album launch for ‘Bright Sunny South’. The Hall fills out and the rangy-tall Vermont native takes the stage with acoustic guitar….

Everything Everywhere All The Time / The Whale Watching Tour is the new double DVD from Bedroom Community which gives a striking and fascinating insight into this creative Iceland based label & collective.

Read our live review of Seth Lakeman at Sheffield City Hall, whilst the seated venue may not have been set up for dancing it didn’t stop the fans from getting up in the aisles!

The Wolfless Years is the final track in our feature preview of Chris Wood’s ‘None the Wiser. Listen to is here.

The subtle shading and above all the beautiful melodic flow of Maple Bee’s ‘These Four Worlds’ keeps you on tenterhooks throughout. There’s a sense of comfort too in the warmth and empathy that you’ll find.

Cinéma El Mundo is the latest release from the band Lo’jo a band conceived on the margins of Angers, in the west of France. This album is revolutionary in it’s scope…feast your ears!

The Damien O’Kane Trio put on a great performance at The Met, Bury. Damien was accompanied by John-Joe Kelly on bodhran and Ed Boyd on guitar.