Album Review: Ian Prowse – No Names
2026-07-05
As the last of the music fades from a raging organ, pounding drums and one determined howl, it becomes clear that Prowse’s songs aren’t just for Christmas…Continue Reading
Single Review: Mike Ryan & The Salty Oranges – Talking Like An Elephant
2026-03-19
Artist – Mike Ryan & The Salty Oranges Single – Talking Like An Elephant Released – 20th March 2026 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Mike Ryan recently played a successful show with his band (now called The Salty Oranges) at Prohibition Recording Studios. The event featured support from Welsh duo IglooContinue Reading
Single Review: Mike Ryan – The Lemon Trees by the Sea
2025-10-27
Artist – Mike Ryan Single – The Lemon Trees by the Sea Released – 27th October 2025 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic It’s been a productive year for Wirral based singer-songwriter Mike Ryan. The Songwriting Challenge winner released the well received album The Space Where You Should Be earlier thisContinue Reading
Album Review: John Jenkins – Restless Hearts
2025-07-30
Artist – John Jenkins Album – Restless Hearts Released – 4th July 2025 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic Restless Hearts by John Jenkins With Restless Hearts, Wirral based singer-songwriter John Jenkins cements his place as one of the UK’s most compelling voices in the Americana scene. Across twelve beautifully crafted tracks, Jenkins takesContinue Reading
Album review: Mike Ryan – The Space Where You Should Be
2025-07-02
Artist – Mike Ryan Album – The Space Where You Should Be Release date – 21st June 2025 Reviewer – Ian D Hall, Liverpool Sound and Vision The Space Where You Should Be is often filled with the ghosts of others who are determined to gatekeep success and enlightenment as a preserve ofContinue Reading
Album review: Dorothy Bird – Whispering Paper
2025-06-08
Artist – Dorothy Bird Album – Whispering Paper Released on vinyl – 3rd May 2025 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic In a world filled with noise, few artists dare to embrace quietness with the kind of fearless intimacy that Dorothy Bird achieves with Whispering Paper. The Berlin–Liverpool-based art-pop singer-songwriter returns withContinue Reading
EP review: Oisín Hassan – Be Free, Like A Bird
2025-06-02
Artist – Oisín Hassan EP – Be Free, Like A Bird Released – 3rd June 2025 Reviewer – Allan Cairns, Liverpool Acoustic This is Oisín Hassan’s Debut EP he has been on the folk scene for a while now opening for the likes of Oscar Harrison (from Ocean Colour Scene ) KatieContinue Reading
Album review: Only Child – Holy Ghosts
2025-04-22
Artist – Only Child Album – Holy Ghosts Released – 14th March 2025 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic With their long-awaited fifth album, Holy Ghosts, Liverpool’s Only Child once again provesthat emotional resonance and lyrical depth remain at the heart of their distinctive sound. Ledby songwriter and frontman Alan O’Hare, theContinue Reading
Album review: Ringo Starr – Look Up
2025-01-10
Artist – Ringo Starr Album – Look Up Released – 10th January 2025 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic Ringo Starr’s Look Up is a gentle, reflective, and emotionally rich exploration of Country, showcasing the former Beatle’s deep connection with his musical peers and his ability to craft heartfelt melodies. The albumContinue Reading
Single review: Katie Nicholas – In Your Shadow
2024-12-31
In Your Shadow by Katie Nicholas Artist – Katie Nicholas Single – In Your Shadow Released – 29th November 2024 Reviewer – Helen Maw, Liverpool Acoustic Katie Nicholas’ In Your Shadow is an emotionally-charged, melancholic track that carries both a personal and universal resonance to all who hear it. Written nearly aContinue Reading