Latest reviews, including Old Blind Dogs and Manran. Pick up the latest issue to find out more! https://www.songlines.co.uk/magazine
Author Archives: Billy Rough
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/
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/
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Latest reviews, including Fraser Fifield and Ingrid Henderson. Pick up the latest issue to find out more! https://www.songlines.co.uk/magazine
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/
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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
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/
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/
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
‘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/
