It’s here. At last! After 45 years, the legendary Bright Phoebus returns to all good record shops everywhere. This lovingly remastered album by Lal & Mike Waterson has remained a favourite for folk fans everywhere and an influence on artists…
Richard Thompson needs no introduction to anyone reading this review. As the title states, this is the second volume of Thompson revisiting all corners of his back catalogue and setting the songs to stripped back, sparse arrangements focusing solely of…
After a 10-year absence, the Indigo Girls returned to the UK this summer in a tour that included the Cambridge Folk Festival and ended on Sunday 30th July at the Islington Assembly Hall, London. Clearly their fans have kept the…
Four long players into a solo career, Ruarri Joseph chucked it all to become William the Conqueror. Along with bassist Naomi Holmes, and “drumming octopus” Harry Harding they have developed into a crackling band on Proud Disturber Of The Peace.…
For those easing themselves into the weekend, here’s something to unwind to as the weariness of the working week subsides. 23 Year old songwriter Melody Causton, based in Cambridge, is all set to break through into the folk stratosphere with…
Friday “This is a love song I wrote, and it’s called ‘The Worst’.” Mid-way through her Stage 1 Friday afternoon set, Tennessean country blues musician Amythyst Kiah gave words to folk music’s USP, and proceeded to sing a cheerful sounding…