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Merce Lemon “Watch Me Drive Them Dogs Wild”

November 27, 2024 Helen Jones 0

A rich, traditional sound underpins an undeniably talented singer-songwriter who’s unafraid to explore her rockier edge. After the release of her last album “Moonth” in August of 2020, Merce Lemon decided to take a step back […]

Live Review: Witney Music Festival Mini-Folk festival ft David Celia, Studio Se7en, Witney – 16th November 2024

November 27, 2024 Gordon Mackay 0

Nestled on an industrial estate, in a unit painted bright green with a large drum kit on the roof is Studio Se7en. This 200-capacity venue boasts state-of-the-art lights and sound, a well-stocked bar plus street food […]

Cover art for Patrick Taylors album Appalachian Seafoam

Patrick Taylor “Appalachian Seafoam”

November 27, 2024 Gordon Mackay 0

Patrick Taylor releases a deeply personal solo album. Trash Panda front man Patrick Taylor (a.k.a. Lazuli Vane) has delivered a powerful collection of 11 songs inspired by Taylor’s journey across America, gradually reconnecting with nature, creativity […]

Bluegrass Briefs: Charlotte Carrivick, Hills of Belgium, Appalachian Smoke

November 26, 2024 Tim Martin 0

Bluegrass is a worldwide phenomenon. In recent episodes we have had Eastern Europe and Canada. This time we have Belgium and Wiltshire. The circular nature of musical influences which we find in so much of the […]

The Hanging Stars live at the Ropery Hall, Barton-Upon-Humber, - 15th November 2024

Live Review: The Hanging Stars + Sid Griffin, Ropery Hall, Barton-Upon-Humber – 15th November 2024

November 26, 2024 Graeme Tait 0

On the last count, the population of Barton-Upon-Humber, nestled on the south side of the Humber estuary was approximately 12,000, but when it comes to live music this small North Lincolnshire Town punches well above its […]

Jenny Gillespie Mason “Medicine Of Light” – a healing balm

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On her new album In the Safety of the Light, Jenny Gillespie Mason is turning back to her musical roots. After a decade pursuing psychedelic pop, jazz, and electronic textures through her project Sis (and most […]

Video: Alex Southey “Green Sunday” – a constant giving-in

July 14, 2026 0

Vancouver-born, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Alex Southey has released an absorbing new single. Green Sunday opens with gently insistent guitar before lush layers are introduced and, halfway through, percussion is ushered in, giving the song a greater urgency. […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Roger McGuinn “Car Phone”

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Roger McGuinn has been a musical staple for as long as I can claim to have been making my own choices about what I listen to, through the Byrds and various attempts to put together three-letter […]