Groovy Uncle
No Man's An Island
Tenth album under Glenn Prangnell’s Groovy Uncle banner finds him diverting from his usual musical path
Kelly Bayfield
Wave Machine
Solo debut from folk singer/songwriter Kelly Bayfiel, which follows on from her album with Kev Walford, is a personal odyssey but one that will connect with many.
Annie Capps
How Can I Say This?
Annie Capps follows her eight studio albums with her partner Rod with her first ‘solo’ album, lyrically tracing her journey from the problems of a young girl to learning to let go of hurt and grief
Ian M. Bailey
You Paint The Pictures
Second album on Kool Kat Musik from Ian M Bailey who along with co-writer Daniel Wylie delivers eleven slices of gorgeous Byrdsian pop/folk
Lizzy Hardingham
How Did We Get Here?
New album from Lizzy Hardingham touching upon the relationship between music and mental health
Feedback File
Summerland
Stunning new album from John Almond's The Feedback File which brings to mind classic songwriters such as Burt Bacharach and Jimmy Webb
Mary Fahl
Can't Get It Out Of My Head
Haunting new abum from ex- October Project singer-songwriter Mary Fahl who reinterprets ten songs from her youth., making these the definitive cover versions.
Cowsills
Rhythm of the World
Stunning first album in thirty years from under-appreciated and harmonic 1960/1970's American family group The Cowsills, whose time has surely finally come in the UK
Dodson and Fogg
Reflections
Back and sooner than we thought, Chris Wade returns with further journeys into the musical world of Dodson and Fogg
Steve Robinson and Ed Woltil
Shadow Play
Second album from ex-Headlights and Ditchflowers members Steve Robinson and Ed Woltil provides a dozen slices of perfect pop perfection and is one of 2022’s best
Dodson and Fogg
The Sea of the Night
Mainly instrumental album from Chris Wade’s Dodson and Fogg project to accompany his poetry book with the same title proves another stunning work.
Oliver Earnest
The Water Goes the Other Way
Debut solo album from former member of post-punk band Kaufmann Frust, now recording under the name Oliver Earnest, combines a contemporary wall of sound with thoughtful lyrics
Michael Warren
Untold Tales Of Ziggy Heroe
Excellent mixture of covers and originals from Michael Warren who formally performed Bowie covers as Ziggy Heroe in the 1970s and 1980s.
Taylor Young Band
Mercury Transit
Uplifting and appealing collection of songs on debut album from the Taylor Young Band which mixes pop, country and power pop perfectly
Reg Meuross and Harbottle & Jonas
Songs of Love and Death
Perfect collaboration between folk legend Reg Meuross and Harbottle and Jonas featuring their take on ten traditional folk songs.
Spring '68
Sightseeing Thru Music
Highly recommended. album from Spring ‘68, which is inspired by its creator Edward Rogers' fascination with the music and culture of late ‘60s France.
August List
Wax Cat
Third album from Oxford’s The August List takes their brand of Americana down even weirder, fascinating paths than they have visited before
Karen Jonas
Summer Songs EP
Four track EP from Karen Jonas featuring a cover of ‘The Boys Of Summer’ but it’s her originals that steal the show.
Asha McCarthy
Epitaph
Fantastic debut album from Asha McCarthy whose cello-playing fusion of Indian, Western and folk music coupled with outstanding vocals is breathtaking
Groovy Uncle
Searching for the Grown-Ups
Excellent latest gem from Medway’s Groovy Uncle, this time recorded at home by main man Glenn Prangnell
Tony Tears
The Atlantean Afterlife (... Living Beyond)
Compelling new album from Italy’s Tony Tears who deserve more than to be only associated with the dark doom genres and here cover so much more ground
In Earnest
Reasons to Stay Alive
Second EP from Southend On Sea trio In Earnest, a perfect soundscape coupled with lyrics conveying how so many are suffering right now and which proves to be an essential listen.
United Bible Studies
West Kennet Ascension/Divining Movements
Impressive two releases from collective United Bible Studies, one a cassette/download only issue, the other a double CD, which prove to essential listening for these worrying times.
Firefay and Alison O'Donnell
The Travels of Janus
Evocative and atmospheric second collection of songs from folk legend Alison O’Donnell with Firefay
Araluen
And There It Is
Instantly classic debut album from new country supergroup which includes three of Danny and the Champions of the World, and also members of the Magic Numbers and Mutton Birds.
Scott Matthews
New Skin
Seventh album from singer-songwriter Scott Matthews finds the exceptional vocalist successfully exploring electronica.
Steve Robinson
Swallowing the Sun
Classic folky-pop with Beatle touches. on first album in five years from former Headlight and Roger McGuinn sideman Steve Robinson
Zoe Wren
Reckless River
Compelling and haunting debut album from London-born but now Switzerland-based singer-songwriter and folk musician Zoe Wren who has released one of the best albums of the decade
Ed Woltil
One in My Tree
Second solo album from former Ditchflower Ed Woltil has been a long time coming but is well worth the wait
Dodson and Fogg
Watch the Moon
Excellent latest EP from Chris Wade’s Dodson and Fogg project, this time coupled with a DVD displaying his film-making talents and which also features one of the prolific writer's best songs to date.
Feedback File
Sans Voix
Instrumental album from The Feedback File featuring new and old songs, which despite the absence of their usual excellent vocal performances might well be their best yet
Dodson and Fogg
Swim
Chris Wade’s Dodson and Fogg project has already released a follow-up EP to this album released late last year but this is still classic Wade
Luke Tuschrerer
Carousel
First-rate acoustic album from former Whybird Luke Tuchscherer, which was recorded in one day and mostly first and second takes
Reg Meuross
Raw
Last in the trilogy of stripped-back songs from singer/songwriter Reg Meuross and he’s saved the best for last
Catherine MacLellan
Coyote
Following up her tribute to her father’s life and music, Canadian Catherine MacLellan releases fourteen new original songs; her first original music in six years
Regen Graves
Herbslicht
Chilling and unique third solo album from Italian multi-instrumentalist Regen Graves, which is finally being released on CD
Hannah Rose Platt
Letters under Floorboards
Second album from Liverpool-born but London-based Hannah Rose Platt, which has won well-deserved acclaim from Sid Griffin and Danny and The Champions Of The World
Crystal Jacqueline
A Prayer for the Birds
New album from the Honey Pot’s Crystal Jacqueline, one side of which is taken up by a suite of songs inspired by her love of nature and the environment
Doghouse Roses
We Are Made of Light
Scottish duo Doghouse Roses' fourth album combines Iona Macdonald’s voice and Paul Tasker’s guitar to perfection
Rachel Harrington
Hush the Wild Horses
Rachel Harrington returns after an eight year absence with her best and most honest album to date
Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts
OHBAHOY
Diverse album from Miles Nielsen and The Rusted Hearts who prove that there is much more to them than just power-pop
Risa Hall
Gold Dust
Five tracker from Risa Hall finds the Manchester-based singer-songwriter displaying a poppier side that she has only touched upon in previous releases
Sofia Talvik
Paws of a Bear
Remarkable set of Americana-influenced songs from Sweden’s most talented singer/songwriter, Sofia Talvik
United Bible Studies
Cave Hill Ascension
Latest from the collective United Bible Studies featuring Alison O’Donnell, David Colohan and Dominic Cooper, which is a cinematic four track journey into unexplored territories
Karen Jonas
Lucky, Revisited
First-rate new album from country artist Karen Jonas in which nine tracks taken from her previous three albums are given a new treatment along with some covers
Dead South
Sugar and Joy
Fabulous third album from Canadian bluegrass outfit the Dead South, which will appeal to those who would usually steer clear of the genre
Native Harrow
Happier Now
Perfect third album from Native Harrow which with its heavy Laurel Canyon vibe features some of the most beautiful and heartfelt music of this year
Session Americana
North East
Diverse set of cover interpretations from Session Americana not always with the result one might expect but which nevertheless always prove inspiring
Amy Speace
Me and the Ghost of Charlemagne
Enthralling seventh solo album from Amy Speace and her best yet displaying her skill at setting short stories to music.
Sa Bruxa
From the Depths
Nineteen minute dark and ambient new release from Sa Bruxa, the project of Giuseppe Novella, which will soundtrack your worst nightmare
Frankie Lee
Stillwater
Haunting and lo-fi second album and first in four years from acclaimed Minnesota-based singer-songwriter Frankie Lee which was recorded in and is about his home town of Stillwater
Emily Fairlight
Mother of Gloom
Second album from New Zealander Emily Fairlight which is more than the dark ‘doom-folk’ tag would have us believe
Dodson and Fogg
Watching the World
Leeds-based Chris Wade’s Dodson & Fogg project goes from strength to strength with another collection of outstanding songs from the multi-instrumentalist
Alison O' Donnell
Exotic Masks and Sensible Shoes
Stunning collection of modern day folk songs on what is just the third solo album from 1960’s folk legend Alison O’Donnell
Thea Gilmore
Small World Turning
New album from Thea Gilmore featuring Cara Dillon, Seth Lakeman and a host of others which shows Gilmore is still in a class of her own
Lost Revellers
Midnight Circus
Debut album from folk-fusion band Lost Revellers, an outstanding collection of original songs mixed with classical and Eastern-European folk songs
Weeping Willows
After Us
Sweden’s Weeping Willows return with their first full-length album since 2016 and it’s their best yet
Mike Silver
Alchemy: 50 Years in Song
After fifty years, and nineteen albums, Mike Silver picks the ‘best-of’ his work while Folkstock Records give it the treatment it deserves
John Rooney
Joy
Australian and former Lonely Heart and Coronet Blue member John Rooney hits a career high with his latest collection of blue-eyed soul
David Banks
Until the End
Exceptional debut solo album from ex- Whybird David Banks fills in the gap left by Tom Petty’s passing and so much more