Freya Martin shares her thoughts on folk-rock artisan Marika Hackman’s new album, Covers.
Neil Young revives a forgotten era in new live album ‘Return to Greendale’
Roxanna Zoughi talks us through Neil Young’s new live album ‘Return to Greendale’ originally recorded in 2003
In The Middle With Beans on Toast
A folk singing national treasure took to the Brudenell stage on 7/2/20. Section editor Jessica caught up with him before the show to ask a few questions surrounding the rugged artist. He happily bumbled over in […]
In the Middle with Skinny Lister
Energetic, eclectic and endlessly entertaining, British folk band Skinny Lister are as prolific as they are up for a laugh. With six members, including two vocalists, the band draws from a wide pool of influences, […]
Maggie Rogers Draws From Experience in ‘Heard It In A Past Life’
Maggie Rogers quickly rose to fame back in 2016 after a video of Pharrell Williams listening to her song, ‘Alaska,’ went viral. In the New York University masterclass session, Pharrell Williams was found teary-eyed and […]
Mumford and Sons Delight at the First Direct Arena, 01.12.18
After listening to the group’s latest album ‘Delta’, I was extremely eager to see what Mumford and Sons had to offer in terms of performance. Are they still as relevant today as they perhaps were […]
Novo Amor’s ‘Birthplace’ is Beautiful Atmospheric Folk
Novo Amor goes on a journey and takes you with him. On Birthplace, the chord progressions and the changing dynamics make you feel as if you are following right behind, step by step, in admiration. […]
Preview: Luke Sital-Singh @ Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen, 18/5/17
Singer songwriter Luke Sital-Singh first came onto the scene in 2012 with his debut EP Fail for You and this song was actually featured on an episode of Grey’s Anatomy. He’s gone on to release […]
Bear’s Den @ O2 Academy, 02/04/2017
I was first introduced to Bear’s Den a couple of years ago when I watched their heart wrenching video for ‘Above the Cloud’s of Pompeii’, a haunting track about the loss of a loved one. […]
The Order of Time by Valerie June
Valerie June has just released her first album since 2013. The Order of Time, her fourth album, showcases her folk roots whilst being alternative and fresh. The 12 songs include orchestral strings as well as […]
Laura Marling @ O2 Academy, 8/3/17
Laura Marling’s Semper Femina is a confident and detailed expression of femininity, owing much of its success to Blake Mills’ meticulous production and unusual instrumentation. Wednesday 8th March saw Marling grace Leeds’ O2 Academy, offering […]
Semper Femina by Laura Marling
I have to admit, it took me a couple of listens of Laura Marling’s, the twenty seven year old folk singer-songwriter and all round babe, latest album, Semper Femina, to really get my head around […]