Just a quick note here. It had been years and years since I had listened to this wonderful album before I pressed play on it yesterday and was energized all over again. 26 years after its release, Otherworld remains a treasure trove of vision and energy. The guys at the time were already experienced and … Continue reading Throwback time: “Otherworld” (1999) by Lúnasa
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Laura Jane Wilkie’s “Vent” is an essential work
With all her former and current impressive work with Scotland's A-level folk musos, it's almost incredible Vent is fiddler/composer Laura Jane Wilkie's first solo release. Then again, if you immerse yourself in a project as she has done here, things will take their time to happen... Vent is not just another very good Celtic or … Continue reading Laura Jane Wilkie’s “Vent” is an essential work
Lauren MacColl: Haar (2023)
Lauren MacColl's fifth solo album, Haar (Scottish Gaelic for sea mist), was released in the summer of 2023, so once again I'm pitifully late in commenting about it. But better late than ever, because Haar is a warm, glowing wonder. I make no excuses: I'm a huge fan of hers. There is something so calm … Continue reading Lauren MacColl: Haar (2023)
Lissa Schneckenburger: Falling Forward
I have enjoyed the American fiddler-singer-composer's recent albums a lot. Her career arc has been one of steady development, from the fairly uneven first outings to over 20 years ago to the masterful musician she has been for a quite a few years already. Falling Forward is her first full-length album since 2019's Thunder In … Continue reading Lissa Schneckenburger: Falling Forward
Album Review / Lau: Midnight And Closedown
I remember hearing Lau for the first time. It was almost trad but not quite; there was always an element that didn't belong in the trad paradigm. It was full of energy and exciting and the playing was blindingly good. At the time I didn't know the lineup; a bit later I did and went … Continue reading Album Review / Lau: Midnight And Closedown
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