“It’s an unusual name, and with Launceston just over the border from Devon, I thought… Read the postJim Causley on new album Cyprus Well, the poetry of Charles Causley and accidental arrangements
Grey, ominous clouds fill the sky on the front cover of Lady Maisery’s second album,… Read the postLady Maisery: Mayday
“My old friend / this song’s for you.” There’s a deeply personal feel to Sam… Read the postSam Amidon on Bright Sunny South, melodic presence and Mariah Carey
Judas! Not really. Chris Wood’s decision to pick up an electric guitar did surprise me,… Read the postChris Wood: None The Wiser
I was lucky enough to hear Jackie Oates’ new album – Lullabies, out today –… Read the postJackie Oates talks Lullabies, knitting and frying her brother
It says a lot about the impact of Faustus’ self-titled debut of 2008 that excitement… Read the postFaustus: Broken Down Gentlemen
The Hurricane Party: it’s an evocative name. You’d be forgiven for expecting a messy musical… Read the postFay Hield & The Hurricane Party: Orfeo
It’s big, it’s noisy, it features cackling – it’s the new album from Bellowhead. There… Read the postBellowhead: Broadside track-by-track
The Young’uns, a Hartlepool-based trio, are one of those groups who seem to have an… Read the postThe Young’uns: ‘You better keep your pet whales away from me’
It’s been quite a while – four years now – since the release of Karine… Read the postKarine Polwart talks Traces: ‘They’re not songs in the abstract’