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Discovery: Tom Woodward’s Thoughtful, Genre‑Blending Folk Album, Come Come Karma

29/01/2026 Graeme Smith

New to our blog, Tom Woodward is a genre-blending folk artist that is worthy of attention.

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Reviews

Discovery: Greg Weeks’ Stunning Guitar Work Elevates If the Sun Dies

27/01/2026 Graeme Smith

If the Sun Dies by Philadelphia, USA’s folk stalwart Greg Weeks is an incredibly warm, gentle album punctuated by moments of noise and harshness.

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Interviews, Reviews

Adam + Attack By Fire talks genre-hopping and his new duet

12/12/2025 Graeme Smith

The genre chameleon that is Adam + Attack By Fire is well known to us here at York Calling now, but we’ve never sat down for a (virtual) interview before. I asked Adam about his latest release, Deep Pocket Sheets.

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Reviews

Discovery: Andrew Savage offers a rewarding, reflective experience

09/12/202511/12/2025 Graeme Smith

Andrew Savage’s debut full-length album Patchwork is a satisfying and cohesive listen, a record that thrives on its percussive guitar work and roots in folk, Americana, and folk‑punk.

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Reviews

Live Review: today the Blue Bird Bakery, tomorrow The Albert Hall for Joshua Burnell

14/10/2025 Miles Salter

Ten minutes into his Acomb show and Joshua Burnell is drawing attention to his red, sparkly shirt. It’s a touch of Strictly at The Blue Bird Bakery, which is getting quite the reputation for music and poetry gigs in York.

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Editor's Spotlight, Reviews

Seán R. McLaughlin & The Wind-Up Crows reflect on scraps and Spotify

25/09/202504/10/2025 Graeme Smith

Seán R. McLaughlin & The Wind-Up Crows landed on my radar last year and immediately scored a spot on my coveted “albums of the year” list through Goodnight, Lad. Union Street is the first music I’m sharing from them since, and it’s got a high bar to clear.

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Reviews, Trending

Discovery: Ben Rowley writes the fundamental human experience with his new project, Super Pyramid

03/09/202513/09/2025 Graeme Smith

Before the pandemic, songwriter, musician, and producer Ben Rowley travelled from Vancouver on Canada’s west coast to Montreal in its Mideast. It reinvigorated his music, and Super Pyramid was born.

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Interviews, Reviews, Trending

Discovery: Rootless build connections in joyful debut single and video

25/08/202502/09/2025 Graeme Smith

In a world that is increasingly divided, it’s refreshing to discover tales of connection. Rootless’s new track RakiTaki Tanana celebrates an almost forgotten shared culture.

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ICYMI, Reviews

Being is enough according to Rachael Sage’s new throwback single

08/08/202519/08/2025 Graeme Smith

Turning the simple act of being into a triumph, Just Enough is the latest single from Rachael Sage.

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