Arbouretum

First off, a quick plug, since we have Crystal Antlers playing Club Uncut tonight (Tuesday January 27) in London. Tickets still available, apparently, and the supports (The Delta Spirit and Banjo Or Freakout) are worth a look, too. Secondly, we’ve just announced that March’s headliners (after Richard Swift next month) will be Baltimore’s excellent Arbouretum, so it’s high time I wrote something about their “Song Of The Pearl” album that we’ve been playing a fair bit for the past few weeks.

Baltimore rockers to grace our monthly live night in March

First off, a gentle reminder that our excellent new issue of Uncut is in the shops now, featuring a Beatles exclusive, Bob Dylan, Robert...

Apologies for what feels like a massive delay since the last Playlist; crazy deadlines plus, you know, real world events have pushed everything back...

Robert Plant, Karen Dalton, Elton John, Stephen Malkmus, Maria McKee, Shabaka Hutchings and Iggy & Bowie – plus a free 15-track CD

Now we're getting deeper into January, things are hotting up for new releases. Very pleased to have Margo Price and Arboretum back. We've been...

Now expanded from 163 records to 174: a very personal selection

60 personal favourites from the first six months of 2017

Special extended version: 28 key choices from this week’s office soundtrack

Hear new Arbouretum, Ryley Walker, Wooden Wand, Hiss Golden Messenger, Jarvis Cocker/Chilly Gonzales and more