Monty Bevins – Traveller Review
Soul folk songwriter Monty Bevins brings a poignant but hopeful body of work titled Traveller. Reminiscent of Jack Johnson, the writing style that weaves throughout this EP takes the best…
Victoria Vigenser ‘The Gap’ – Review
Victoria Vigenser’s The Gap is a strong debut. Accompanied by Lindsay Martin on the fiddle (and occasional backing vocals), opening and title track ‘The Gap’ sets the scene for the…
Across the Great Divide ‘Uncommon Ground’ – Review
Wrapping Christmas presents and listening to Across the Great Divide‘s new album, ‘Uncommon Ground’, put this reviewer in the right frame of mind to spread goodwill to all. From the…
Interview with Holly Arrowsmith
Holly Arrowsmith just released her second album, A Dawn I Remember, and it’s beautiful, from track one to nine. We spoke with Holly just before the release of the album, and talked…
Review – Mali Mali – Azimuth
The artist known as Mali Mali makes for inspired, disarming listening. With flowing piano melodies echoing Elliott Smith and delicately constructed layers of texture akin to the post-rock musings of…
Review – Bernie Griffen & The Thin Men – Doors Wide Open
Bernie Griffen is a household name in New Zealand’s country, folk and Americana scene. Host of the 95bFM Border radio show, Griffen releases third album Friday 25th May. Doors Wide Open is the second…
Review: Great North – Caravan Recordings I
If you’re a fan of Great North then this is like Christmas come early. We got a brand new album last year, and an excellent one at that, and now we get…
Review: Little Brother – Self-Titled EP
A beautiful debut offering from Little Brother – the musical brainchild of Dan Brunskill. The EP was written by Dan alongside Little Brother musicians, David Robinson and Jono Croucher. Fraser Browne (Paper…
Review: Emily Fairlight – Mother of Gloom
Emily Fairlight releases her sophomore album, Mother of Gloom, today! It’s a dreamy soundscape, washing over your senses with slowly drifting vocals and a lush backing of instruments. Fairlight recorded the new…
Great North – The Golden Age
I’m quite confidant on calling this shot – Great North’s ‘The Golden Age’ is going to be my favourite album of the year. It’s in esteemed company, there have been…