Alasdair Fotheringham

Live Review: Emmylou Harris, The Farewell Tour, De Doelen Rotterdam – 20th May 2026

June 22, 2026 Alasdair Fotheringham 3

Electrifying, scarily powerful and quietly charismatic to the last, Harris runs the rule one final time in Europe over her exceptionally long career. Perhaps one of the most touching moments of the Emmylou Harris Farewell Tour […]

Interview: James McMurtry discusses creativity, cancer companies and latest album The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy

October 23, 2025 Alasdair Fotheringham 4

No one could ever accuse James McMurtry of being fanciful. After all, the characters in his songs invariably are edged with such direct, keen-eyed realism, it seems like they’ve walked straight out of the diner or […]

Eli West “The Shape of a Sway”

August 6, 2025 Alasdair Fotheringham 0

A quietly fiery masterpiece of liberated and liberating bluegrass. Of all the different types of americana, bluegrass can be one of the most challenging to review – but some might say that’s an unintended consequence of […]

BC Camplight “A Sober Conversation”

July 10, 2025 Alasdair Fotheringham 0

A cathartic tale of redemption and renewed hope, brilliantly told. “I had spent 30 years being terrified to open that door, and afraid of the price I’d pay once I had. I’ve opened the door. To […]

Luke Tuchscherer “Living Through History”

July 1, 2025 Alasdair Fotheringham 1

Think music and politics don’t mix? Listen to this, and then decide. “I suppose this could be considered my protest album” is how Bedford artist Luke Tuchscherer describes “Living Through History” on the blurb on the […]