Speaking to someone as interesting as folk artist/singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright was an exciting and intriguing prospect, so of course I began by asking her about her Christmas holidays. “They were good. We always have a […]
The Lumineers @ O2 Academy, 24/10/16
You know a gig has been a success when the chords of the final song are dying out before you even know what’s happened. Following the mellow crooning of support act Bahamas, The Lumineers burst […]
In The Middle with Lake Komo
Lake Komo have certainly made a name for themselves over the past 3 years. Originally hailing from Lancaster, the quartet have relocated to Manchester and are already making waves in the Northern music scene. 2016 […]
In The Middle with Meadowlark
Meadowlark are Bristol natives Kate McGill and Dan Broadley, who combine their skills to create a chilled and relaxing blend of folk vibey folk music. Their new single ‘Quicksand’ follows hot on the heels of […]
Folk Society GIAG: Open Mic Night
Take a journey back in time with Folk Society, one of the oldest music societies on campus… Held this Monday at the Packhorse pub, Folk Society’s GIAG Open Mic Night was a wonderful glimpse into […]
Chromatics by Diagrams
Still flirting with the boundaries of the innocuous folktronica genre, Sam Genders returns with Chromatics. Revisiting debut release Black Light again shows how much the last couple of years have improved Genders as a songwriter: […]
Photojournal: Beans on Toast @ Brudenell Social Club 26/11
British folk singer Beans on Toast sings about sex, drugs and politics. Photographer Jack Roberts captures his brilliance in amazing high definition. The Brudenell was the perfect place for the gig -big enough for Beans’ fans […]
In The Middle with Nick Mulvey
Mercury nominated Nick Mulvey played Leed’s own Brudenell Social Club last week as part of his current UK tour promoting his first studio album, First Mind. Illustrating his diversity as a musician, 29 year old […]
Music | The Travelling Band ‘The Big Defreeze’
Those who haven’t heard of The Travelling Band can probably form an accurate enough picture of them from that terrible name. You just know they’d be the type to sit alongside the lingering Mumford and […]
Music | Album Review: Ólöf Arnalds – Palme
It’s always exciting to see a new album come out of Iceland. One tends to get caught up in the fantastical folk tradition of this fascinating country, one which has left a very quirkily shaped […]
Review:: Seán McGowan – Seán McGowan EP
Punk-folk singer-songwriter Seán McGowan’s debut EP is an unrefined mix of politically charged lyrics, powerful vocals and aggressively strummed guitar. Opening with catchy, Jamie-T-with-a-bit-more-backbone number ‘Never Let Us In’ and moving on through […]
Dance | The Lock In
4/5 stars The Carriageworks Theatre October 12 The Lock In is described as “the UK’s No.1 folk and hip hop dance extravaganza”, with a garish poster to match. Yet the show begins humbly with […]