Totally Fuzzy — "You can see why Jools Holland is so bats about Imelda May…authentic boogie-woogie piano, a genuinely great voice that revs like a hotrod at the start line, and she writes her own material." - Mojo Irish rockabilly songwriter and performer Imelda... more info

Guardian Music — There's nothing original about this British retro-soul man – but when you sound like Bill Withers, Van Morrison and the Temptations maybe that's not such a bad thingHometown: London.The lineup: Michael Kiwanuka (vocals, guitar).The background: Do w... more info

Totally Fuzzy — This is one excellent album, posted almost anonymously on SoundCloud. I had to google to find even the slightest bit of info. Why are these guys underselling themselves like this? I mean it's nice to see them not boasting and bragging like some do, ... more info

Guardian Music — With a voice that sounds like a veteran of several bar wars, you will either find this Tom Waits wannabe enchanting or hilariousHometown: London.The lineup: Marcus Foster (vocals, guitar).The background: We've just been interviewing an artist whose m... more info

Said the Gramophone — Van Morrison - "Fair Play" Van Morrison - "Linden Arden Stole the Highlights" Often I can't hear what Van Morrison is singing, can't make out his words, obscured as they are by the singer's heart on his sleeve, the frog... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Rowe’s honest and haunting songwriting have already earned comparisons to Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks phase, for his abstract lyric phrasing, and the way he crafts an experience of emotion, rather than telling a linear tale. Most powerfully he ... more info

The Telegraph — Chris Barber's new album is full of joy as Van Morrison, Muddy Waters and Eric Clapton are among the guests. Rating * * * * more info

Totally Fuzzy — alan f said... Hi OST - Natural Born Killers (1994) OST - When The Wind Blows (1986) Nikos Xidakis & Manolis Rasoulis - I Ekdikisi Tis Gyftias (1978) (Greek folk) all @320 thanks http://musictraveler.blogspot.com O Melonauta said... Kiran Ahluwalia ... more info

Guardian Music — More than any other writer, Van Morrison seems blessed with a transformational power to bring a beautiful vision to even the most humdrum objects and eventsIn my mind, the Vanlose Stairway of Van Morrison's song was always a majestic affair; not quit... more info

Guardian Music — Readers' favourite photographs, songs and recipesSnapshot: Baby Dillon and proud NoahTwo-year-old Noah arrived home from a birthday party clutching a sheet of football stickers. He was delighted to see his baby brother, Dillon, at home."Baby Dillon",... more info