Album Reviews

Janne Saaristo is from Sweden. Gothenburg, to be exact. It’s important to be exact. In ‘Old Dogs’, the opening song of his second album, the ex-punk sings that “even an old dog can learn” and all about “masters […]

The name of Lakeman is a common one in folk circles. Brothers Seth, Sam and Sean have long become a byword for reliably high class and innovative music, be it individually or in collaboration with other […]

The good Reverend has been ploughing the furrow marked “furious rockabilly based rock ‘n’ roll” for decades now, and while this new offering is no game changer, it does carry the listener through its generous track […]

After 45 years in the industry, Loudon Wainwright needs little introduction as an artist. Over 26 albums, he has created a diverse tapestry of music and has dabbled with a wealth of genres. ‘Years in the […]

A record titled ‘A Failure’ is hardly likely to be brimful with positivity, however, Canadian singer-songwriter Jim Clements clearly prefers to deal with the darker side of life.  His fourth record is a completely introspective affair, and […]