Author: Joe Sweeting

Song of the Day | Charlie Straw – All I Know

A new one here by upcoming British artist Charlie Straw. ‘All I Know’ is the second release by Straw, and it is a delicate slice of warmth for the ears to enjoy. Take a listen below. You can catch Charlie…

Album | Holly Mcvae – Golden Eagle

The newest addition to the every burgeoning Bella Union label, Holly Mcvae, has released her debut record Golden Eagle, and deserves the plaudits she is sure to receive. The opening track, ‘White Bridge’, sets the tone for the record. The…

Live Review | Julia Jacklin @ Bodega, Nottingham

“Last year, when I supported a band [Whitney], there were about 10 people here”, declared Julia Jacklin at her sold out show in Nottingham, followed by a pause, “It’s so great to see you all! Currently on tour promoting last…

SOTD | The Lumineers – Angela

‘Angela’, the latest track from American alt-folk success story The Lumineers was released last Friday (24th February), and continues their recent trend of tracks which hark back to the Laurel Canyon records, evoking memories of the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield and…

Song of the Day | Ailbhe Reddy – Relent

This is something to keep you going as we head ever closer towards the weekend. Ailbhe Reddy (pronounced Al-vey) is an emerging folk artist from Dublin, and is quietly building a strong portfolio of songs. ‘Relent’, her latest, was made…

Song of the Day | The Staves – Tired as F**k

The Staveley-Taylor sisters (Emily, Jessica and Camilla), more commonly known as The Staves, are back with a new double A side featuring one track which has been around a little while (‘Tired as Fuck’) and a re-recorded version of a…

Album | Jesca Hoop- Memories are Now

This is a work of art. Now, I’m aware that with the proliferation of music in this modern age, records are often lauded before being forgotten about when the next ‘big’ thing comes around. It is unclear whether Memories are…

Album | Worry Dolls – Go Get Gone

It has been a long journey from For Folks Sake’s first feature on Worry Dolls to here, and the release of Go Get Gone, their debut album. Back in 2013, the duo, Rosie Jones and Zoe Nichol, were not long…

Song of the Day | Jade Cuttle – The River

The inbox of a reviews editor can be filled quickly with requests, new music and PR’s covering all genres and styles. Sometimes, amidst all the noise are artists who are emerging, or who are too good to simply go unnoticed.…