Columns
Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 94
Charity begins at home, or does it? One of the things I shall miss when I leave school is the ability to organise several people to be in one place at one time in aid of […]
Month: May 2023
Live Reviews
Live Review: Jill Jackson, The Camden Club, London – 21st April 2023
Jill Jackson has been plying her craft in the industry for over 20 years and following some recent support slots for Eddi Reader has added a tour in her own right. For a performer who has […]
Album Reviews
Mike Tod “Mike Tod”
An album of well-worn, primarily old-time folk tunes brought to life by excellent musicians. Mike Tod is an ethnomusicologist and practitioner of old-time music, based in Alberta, Canada. This album marks his debut, full-length release under […]
Features
The Song Remains: Gordon Lightfoot (1938-2023)
His songs reflect his personal experiences and love of Canada, but his music travelled the world. Gordon Lightfoot died on Monday, 1st May, in a Toronto hospital of undisclosed causes, having worked actively until 2022. It […]
Tracks
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit: “Cast Iron Skillet” – words of wisdom
We’re trusting that you’ve heard of Jason Isbell. This is the third single from the new album ‘Weathervanes‘ which is out June 9 via Southeastern Records/Thirty Tigers. ‘Cast Iron Skillet‘ shares wisdom and life lessons from […]