Albums

The Brightest Path is Patsy Reid’s first album released under her own name since 2008. With a core band featuring the likes of Fraser Fifield this has definitely been worth the wait.

A shimmering sound of aching beauty, Lions finds William Fitzsimmons returning to core values with a set of songs that draw you into a close sonic embrace. Feel the surge of gentle power.

Of the Storm is the latest offering from Irish folk act The Driftwood Manor which is released via Stone Tape Recordings whose ever growing roster of great artists continues to tickle my taste buds.

Gin is a joyous and celebratory record which crackles and sparkles with a joie de vivre which is sadly lacking from all too many of Stanley Brinks and The Wave Pictures’ contemporaries.

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.