The Impossible Song and Other Songs is perhaps not the album many may have been expecting. And whilst it still has one foot firmly in the folk camp, the other foot is travelling a lot further than the Isle of Mull.
Navigator Records
Heidi Talbot – The Last Star
One of modern folk’s brightest star presents a journey through contemporary and traditional, with a little help from her friends.
TLOBF Interview // Bellowhead
About to unveil their third album of wonderfully updated traditional tunes, TLOBF begs some questions of Bellowhead, represented by percussionist Pete Flood.
Boo Hewerdine – God Bless the Pretty Things
A textbook folk album from Boo Hewerdine. But is it enough to get the non-folkies on board? Catriona Boyle finds out.
Angel Brothers – Angel Brothers
Angel Brothers are a bit studious, and this does feel like a serious, considered folk record. But that’s not to say that only folk purists will enjoy it. Andy Johnson reviews the latest from the Navigator Records stable.
Lau – Arc Light
Folk heavyweights Lau return with the second studio album Arc Light, and continue developing their own unique brand of folk music. Catriona Boyle reviews.
Under One Sky – The Songs EP
Under One Sky is a collaborative project commissioned to unite the musical talents of England and Scotland. But does John McCusker achieve the brief?
Bellowhead – Matachin
11 members, 13 tracks, album number 2 – the numbers add up to a big score for Bellowhead. Andy Johnson reviews.
