Julie Cruickshank - Reviews
Lewis 'Burner' Pugh
Solo album from The Burner Band’s Lewis ‘Burner’ Pugh tells stories of social and political injustice through an enjoyable melange of folk, bluegrass and co
Hillbilly Moon Explosion
Swiss rock band Hillbilly Moon Explosion’s tenth studio album embraces influences ranging from rockabilly to reggae
Serious Sam Barrett
Wonderful live performance from Yorkshire’s acclaimed folk maestro Serious Sam Barrett
Shaw's Trailer Park
Exciting debut album from neo-prog/progressive Brighton band collective Shaw’s Trailer Park
Rupert Wates
Exquisite new album from folk guitarist and singer-songwriter Rupert Wates.
Head With Wings
Head With Wings’ new album thrills with inventive, layered soundscapes
Lewis Burner
New single commemorating the Featherstone Massacre of 1893 from The Burner Band’s Lewis Burner.
Blue Highways
Thoughtful album of Americana with a British edge from band of brothers The Blue Highway.
Elli De Mon
Dark, dramatic new album from Italy’s one-woman-band Elli de Mon
Burner Band
Sizzling second album from The Burner Band, a heady mix of country, reggae and folk roots music
Peach and Quiet
Pleasing album of original folk/roots songs from Canada’s acclaimed duo Jonny Miller and Heather Read, aka Peach and Quiet
Grey DeLisle
Eclectic covers album from American singer and voice artist Grey DeLisle
Elise Boeur & Adam Iredale-Gray
Thrilling album of fiddle, hardingfele and guitar tunes, both traditional and modern, from acclaimed Canadian folk duo Elise Boeur and Adam Iredale-Gray
Pharis and Jason Romero
Sublime collection of banjo-led songs from Canadian folk/bluegrass artists Pharis and Jason Romero.
Life in Mono
Impressive, intense double A-side single from alt-rock band Life In Mono.
Steve Wallis
Thoughtful and melancholic collection of songs from folk singer/songwriter Steve Wallis
Dim Gray
Achingly beautiful second album from Norwegian prog prodigies Dim Gray
Lucky Ones
Yukon roots music ensemble The Lucky Ones have released a fine if less exuberant second album.
Rupert Wates
Enchanting album of original folk songs from US-based London guitarist and singer Rupert Wates.
Honeyrunners
Canadian band The Honeyrunners’ new album showcases a taste of Southern rock with a soulful, funky vibe