Reviews
Sounds of Mirrors
Born into a long line of muezzins (men who call Muslims to prayer), Dhafer Youssef discovered his own melodic voice...
Reviewed by Russell Higham in issue: March/2019
The Good Noise
The latest release from Me Lost Me, the musical project of British artist Jayne Dent, is an extraordinarymélange of field...
Reviewed by Simon Cross in issue: January/2021
Cannibal Courtship
Dengue Fever's latest album is a step up from their last studio effort, Venus on Earth, in 2008. The band...
Reviewed by John Clewley in issue: July/2011
Galactic Gala
Mixing century-old traditional vocals with the latest sonic technology has always been an attractive yet dangerous musical venture. More often...
Reviewed by Marc Fournier in issue: April/2020
Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea
After growing up singing with her mother and aunties, award-winning Māori vocalist Maisey Rika began performing professionally at age 13....
Reviewed by Seth Jordan in issue: November/2021
AH!
Trad.Attack! is the latest group to combine traditional folk music styles with a contemporary approach. Formed by a trio of...
Reviewed by Alex De Lacey in issue: December/2015
The Devil's on the Mast
The Ciderhouse Rebellion & Kirsty Merryn
The prolific folk duo, fiddler Adam Summerhayes and accordionist Murray Grainger, have joined forces on their latest release with singer...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: July/2023
Seed
Edinburgh-based harpist Fiona Rutherford presents a beautifully composed listening experience with her latest release Seed. A fine mix of classical...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: October/2023
