On Ship to Shore, the masterful Richard Thompson once again dons his emotional weatherbeater and sets sail over choppy waters.
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Gavin McNamara is an English teacher that loves writing about music. Or a music writer that loves teaching English. Definitely one of those. Over the years he's written for lots of people, from the Big Issue (SW) to Metal Hammer and, before teaching, worked in independent music distribution for too many years.
Envelope yourself in Owl Light Trio's Sound Into Light, a vibrant blend of traditional tunes and innovative folk music recorded in an intimate, live setting.
Explore Willson Williams, a summer album by Kathryn Williams and Dan Willson featuring British folk and pop tunes filled with warmth and nostalgia.
Explore Eliza Carthy's No Wasted Joy, a raw folk album with powerful vocals and fiddle, released to accompany her must-see solo tour with Jennifer Reid, currently underway.
Gavin McNamara takes a listen to two missives from the world of Shovel Dance Collective: Offcuts and Oddities Volume 2, and the Jacken Elswyth-curated Betwixt And Between 10.
Session A9's The Magic Roundabout combines heartfelt traditional and modern Celtic tunes, showcasing mastery in fiddle music and personal touches.
Gavin McNamara reviews Maddie Morris' Skin: a folk fusion of personal tales, queer & feminist insights, and activism. A musical journey of voice and virtue.
Gavin McNamara hails The Bitter EP by Cerys Hafana for its eerie folk fusion and creative use of harp and found sounds. Innovation abounds.
Lando Manning's Brighter Days EP melds melancholia with psychedelia, echoing legends like Drake and Barrett in a hopeful, intimate journey.
What do you even say about this album? How can you realistically review an album that stands as one of the very cornerstones of modern folk music? What more is there to say?
Discover The Pendulum Swings by Katherine Priddy, where heartfelt melodies weave their way through stories of home, love, and belonging.
Explore the haunting depths of Milkweed's Folklore 1979, a cassette that intertwines eerie folk music with psychological horror for a uniquely unsettling experience.
