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Author Archives: Billy Rough

Songlines 174

Latest reviews, including Old Blind Dogs and Manran. Pick up the latest issue to find out more! https://www.songlines.co.uk/magazine

Posted byBilly Rough10th Jan 2022Posted inMusicLeave a comment on Songlines 174

Top Ten of 2021

It’s that time of year again… follow the link to see my top ten of 2021 – and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2021/12/billy-roughs-top-10-albums-of-2021/

Posted byBilly Rough21st Dec 2021Posted inMusicLeave a comment on Top Ten of 2021

Spell Songs II: Let The Light In Review

Latest review on Folk Radio UK – the rather gorgeous Spell Songs II. Read more here: https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2021/12/spell-songs-ii-let-the-light-in/

Posted byBilly Rough6th Dec 2021Posted inMusicLeave a comment on Spell Songs II: Let The Light In Review

Songlines 173

Latest reviews, including Fraser Fifield and Ingrid Henderson. Pick up the latest issue to find out more! https://www.songlines.co.uk/magazine

Posted byBilly Rough23rd Nov 20216th Dec 2021Posted inMusicLeave a comment on Songlines 173

Karine Polwart & Dave Milligan Interview

I had a lovely chat with the wonderful Karine Polwart and Dave Milligan about their stunning new album ‘Still As Your Sleeping’. Read more about it here! https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2021/10/interview-karine-polwart-dave-milligan/

Posted byBilly Rough15th Oct 2021Posted inMusicLeave a comment on Karine Polwart & Dave Milligan Interview

Songlines 172

Latest reviews including the Faux Paws. Pick up the latest issue here: https://www.songlines.co.uk/news/songlines-november-2021-issue-is-out-now

Posted byBilly Rough11th Oct 202115th Oct 2021Posted inMusicLeave a comment on Songlines 172

Karine Polwart & Dave Milligan: ‘Still As Your Sleeping’

Released today (01/10/2021) and Folk Radio UK’s Album of the Month, read more about Karine and Dave’s gorgeous new album here: https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2021/10/karine-polwart-dave-milligan-still-as-your-sleeping/

Posted byBilly Rough1st Oct 2021Posted inMusicLeave a comment on Karine Polwart & Dave Milligan: ‘Still As Your Sleeping’

Various: Fire Draw Near

Fascinating, and timeless, anthology of traditional Irish songs and tunes, curated by Lankum’s Ian Lynch. Well worth checking out: https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2021/09/fire-draw-near-anthology-traditional/

Posted byBilly Rough30th Sep 2021Posted inMusicLeave a comment on Various: Fire Draw Near

Sickert’s Trash Talk: ‘Sickert: A Life in Art’

Short piece on the painter Walter Sickert and his relationship, and criticism, of modern art. Part of the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool: ‘Sickert: A Life in Art’ exhibition: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/matisse-has-all-worst-art-school-tricks-sickerts-trash-talk

Posted byBilly Rough28th Sep 2021Posted inArtLeave a comment on Sickert’s Trash Talk: ‘Sickert: A Life in Art’

‘Gracie and the Unicorn’: Gracie Fields’ visit to Dundee, May 1949

Recent piece I did for ‘The Call Boy: The Official Journal of the British Music Hall Society’. Join as a member to read more! http://www.britishmusichallsociety.com/

Posted byBilly Rough25th Sep 202128th Nov 2023Posted inMusic, Music HallLeave a comment on ‘Gracie and the Unicorn’: Gracie Fields’ visit to Dundee, May 1949

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