Richard Thompson – Live at the BBC
Mammoth 80 song retrospective of one the UK’s most beloved songwriters and guitarists. Continue reading
Album Reviews
Bon Iver – Bon Iver
Justin Vernon’s second album as Bon Iver is full of confidence. But why does it remind us of Enya and Chris de Burgh? Continue reading
Sandy Denny – The North Star Grassman and the Ravens
The late English folk legend’s debut solo album gets the deluxe reissue treatment. Continue reading
Battles – Gloss Drop
Gone is the crazy cartoon voice, to be replaced with a range of guest singers including electro legend Gary Numan Continue reading
Robert Pollard round up
With so many albums in Robert Pollard’s release schedule we have decided to round up his 2011 releases so far. Continue reading
Southern Tenant Folk Union – Pencaitland
Impressive fourth album from this Scottish act that offers a welcome, contemporary take on Celtic folk. Continue reading
Howe Gelb and a Band of Gypsies – Alegrías
The globe trotting Giant Sand frontman has teamed up with some of Spain’s best musicians for his latest release. Continue reading
Jóhann Jóhannsson – The Miners’ Hymns
The Icelandic composer blurs the lines between classical, contemporary and folk to produce one of the best English albums for decades. Continue reading
Trentemøller – Late Night Tales
The Danish producer is the latest to take up curating duties in the Late Night Tales series Continue reading
Obviouslies – Pinky
Columbus, Ohio, band that is starting to get some deserved attention over this side of the Atlantic. (pic courtesy of theindiehandbook) Continue reading