Had fun delving into some curious questions relating to Sickert’s supposed portrait of the music hall performer Vesta Victoria, for the recent issue of the Burlington Magazine. You can pick up the journal here: https://burlington.org.uk/
Author Archives: Billy Rough
Songlines: 186
Latest reviews including new releases from Catriona Price, and Graham Mackenzie. Pick up a copy here: https://www.songlines.co.uk/magazine/april-2023-186
Leveret: Forms
Loved this new release from Leveret! Check out my review here, and a sneakpeak listen too! https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2023/03/leveret-forms-album-review/
Songlines 185
Latest issue of Songlines out now – check out my Introducing piece on the excellent Firelight Trio and lots, lots more! Pick up an issue here: https://www.songlines.co.uk/
A Story Without End: 50 Years of ‘Folklore, Myths and Legends of Britain’
I had such fun writing this piece celebrating 50 years of the Reader’s Digest publication ‘Folklore, Myths and Legends of Britain’ for the Fortean Times. Available in shops now or subscribe here: https://subscribe.forteantimes.com/
Songlines 184
Latest reviews, including Fiona Soe Paing and Stewart Garry. Check them out in the latest issue of Songlines: https://www.songlines.co.uk/
Top Ten of 2022
It’s that time of year again… follow the link to see my top ten of 2022 – and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2022/12/billy-roughs-top-10-albums-of-2022/
The Tragedy of Springthorpe Music Hall
Fancy reading about a forgotten music hall tragedy that took place in Dundee in the 1860s? Then pick up the latest issue of ‘History Scotland’ magazine to read more!: https://www.historyscotland.com/
Emily Portman & Rob Harbron: Time Was Away
Beautiful debut from Emily and Rob. Read more here, and watch a video preview! https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2022/10/emily-portman-rob-harbron-time-was-away/
Songlines 182
Latest reviews in Songlines 182 including Bonfire Radicals, Ruth Keggin & Rachel Hair, and Siobhan Miller. Pick up the latest issue here! https://www.songlines.co.uk/magazine/november-2022-182
Rough's Drafts 