Folk music that tackles some stirring source material that should not be forgotten. There is a roving central passion that brings both a delightful sense…
This is a “Look Back” post, one that brings an older review (from shedancesinthemind.blogspot.com) here to my new website. Since my writing in early 2016,…
As the veil of winter is beginning to fall, I continue to bring news of some Autumn EP releases which I have given some time…
A self-assured album from Pledger, whose writing has clearly grown in skill. The lyrics are pleasingly concise, yet emotive and manage to capture other people’s…
LADY MAISERY- CYCLE (poetic review) A dawn chorus whose stalwart shanties wash an ignorance of history past they approach the day careening in Physis’ circuit,…
Iona Fyfe Band – East Publisher: Birnam CD ionafyfemusic.com Iona Fyfe (and band’s) “East” EP has been out for a while; since July 1st in…
Hi all, I have had some interesting things coming through the mailbox in recent weeks (several in some cases). I have finally had a chance…
Artist: Kate Rusby Pure Records http://www.katerusby.com/ An album of precise and selective instrumentation that concisely builds atmosphere and quality. Kate Rusby continues her good works…
A culmination of learning the disc boasts high-class collaborations, vocals like fireweed and a smooth, rewarding experience that builds on earlier work and honours the traditional Ange Hardy…
A good debut album that effectively conveys Sturgeon’s love of history. A balance exists as wide myth collides with shared Scots history; brilliance flickers in some of…