EP REVIEW Artist: Barry Briercliffe EP: The Alive Website: www.barrybriercliffe.co.uk MySpace: myspace.com/barrybriercliffeonline Local artist Barry Briercliffe comes alive on his latest EP, which was successfully launched for Liverpool Acoustic Live on Friday 27th August. Despite only being recorded on an eight track machine at his home studio, ‘Alive’ is aContinue Reading
EP REVIEW Artist: Matt Moss EP: I Am Gone Website: theharmlessmusician.blogspot.com I’ve had the privilege today of reviewing a wonderful folk/acoustic musician, Matthew Moss. His 5 song EP is out now, and trust me, it’s one of those albums you’ll want to get, put on your iPod, and walk outContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Jukebox Gypsy Album: Jukebox Gypsy MySpace: myspace.com/jukeboxgypsymusic Jukebox Gypsy have achieved the perfect blend of traditional Celtic and English folk, Americana and Folk Revival with their eponymous debut. The album opens with the raucous ballad Whatever Happened To Elijah Cale setting the feel for the rest of theContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Rob Clarke Album: Portraits MySpace: myspace.com/robclarkeunplugged Portraits is the second album by Woolton singer songwriter Rob Clarke. In many ways this is even more stripped down and introspective than his previous collection Long Way North. The set was produced by Fran Ashcroft at The Garage Studios lastContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: The 10p Mixes Album: Bedroomsound Website: the10pmixes.blogspot.com MySpace: myspace.com/the10pmixes Facebook: facebook.com/pages/The-10p-Mixes/12149699558 I think it’s only right to start this review with a disclosure – I’m already a fan of The 10p Mixes. Ever since I heard their song The Dogs In France back in 2007 and insistedContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: The Southbound Attic Band Album: The Willows Suite MySpace: myspace.com/southboundatticband May is proving to be a busy month for The Southbound Attic Band, with a scheduled appearance on Folkscene for BBC Radio Merseyside, as well as being featured artists at this month’s Liverpool Acoustic Live and withContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Lizzie Nunnery Album: Company of Ghosts Website: lizzienunnery.co.uk MySpace: myspace.com/lizzienunnery Facebook group: facebook.com/group.php?gid=11557365886 Company of Ghosts is Lizzie Nunnery’s debut album, and it’s not before time. Her previous two releases – Monkeys and Devils (2006) and Hungry (2008) – are both EPs. Don’t get me wrong, I’veContinue Reading
EP REVIEW Artist: Matt Moss EP: The Sea Website: theharmlessmusician.blogspot.com The Sea is Matt Moss’ first foray into the solo acoustic world and dam is it a successful one. The EP is short and sweet and contain upbeat songs like “The Sea” and “Love me More” and the darker stuffContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Rachael Dunn Album: Alpha Ghost MySpace: myspace.com/rachaelveronicadunn Facebook page: facebook.com/pages/Rachael-Dunn/90289269149 Rachael Dunn’s Alpha Ghost delivers an engaging brand of soulful acoustic pop, with Dunn’s vocals beautifully conveying her image-laden lyrics overlaid on Alex Dunford’s skillfully crafted soundscapes. The album opens with the soulful ‘Out in The Storm’,Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Sparkwood & 21 Album: By The Water’s Edge Website: www.sparkwoodand21.co.uk MySpace: myspace.com/sparkwoodand21 Facebook page: facebook.com/pages/Sparkwood-21/7284843273 By The Water’s Edge, the debut album by Sparkwood & 21, has been highly anticipated by the faithful, who regularly commute to their live shows; most notably at their recent album launchContinue Reading
