Billy Rough

Hannah Rarity: To Have You Near

Latest review up now on Folk Radio UK – Hannah Rarity’s sublime new album: https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2022/06/hannah-rarity-to-have-you-near/

My latest piece exploring the supposed links between Sickert and Jack. Pick up in shops now or subscribe here: https://subscribe.forteantimes.com/

Thrilled to have been asked to contribute an essay to Tate Britain’s new ‘Walter Sickert’ exhibition. You can read more about the exhibition (and buy the catalogue!) here: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/walter-sickert

Latest reviews including Kenneth I MacKenzie’s ‘Glendrain’ and The Silver Darlings’ ‘Maiden Voyage’. Pick up a copy now! https://www.songlines.co.uk/

Latest reviews including DLU, Niteworks, and TRIP. Get your copy here! https://www.songlines.co.uk/

Such a stunning release. Sam Sweeney’s new EP soothes the soul as well as the ears. Read about it here: https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2022/02/sam-sweeney-solo-ep-review/

Read my latest reviews, including Isla Ratcliff’s ‘The Castalia’ in the latest Songlines issue: https://www.songlines.co.uk/magazine

Had a great chat with Peter Knight and John Spiers about music and the release of their new album ‘Both in a Tune’. Read it here: https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2022/02/interview-peter-knight-john-spiers/

Latest review of the excellent new Knight & Spiers release ‘Both in a Tune’: https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2022/02/peter-knight-john-spiers-both-in-a-tune/