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Website: http://www.thomasbromley.com/

"Need You, So Bad/Nothing To Do Or Say" shows that Thomas Bromley has continued to mature as both a writer and performer since his debut album, "Nine Two Five". He has a rich and powerful voice, that you sometimes feel he should just let go with. Both tracks feel something of a compromise, Thomas'(Tom) distinct vocal reigned in to make the tracks seem more radio friendly makes them seem more radio fodder. It may just be the single, the album is still being recorded, so that might bight that little bit more edgy, more distinctive. We'll have to wait and see.

Website: http://www.myspace.com/seantaylorsongs

When we marked Sean Taylor down as an artist to keep an eye out for, even we weren't expecting an album of such quality. His previous release, "Corrugations" was released to widespread critical acclaim. It would be an absolute travesty if "Angels" doesn't get the same reaction from the public at large. Sean Taylor's gosple tinged, delta blues style on it's own would be more than justification enough, but he's delivered a fantastic song cycle that matches the quality of his playing. We can't do this album justice in a hundred words so indepth analysis here.

Label:Silvertop SRCD02

Website: http://www.myspace.com/rosiedoonan

First solo album from Wakefield based Rosie Doonan after her exceptional duo CD “Mill Lane” with former Tarras member Ben Murray. “Moving On” showcases Rosie's song writing credentials much more clearly and defines her as an artist in her own right. With eleven self-penned songs of startling quality, she finds that she has indeed moved on. Standout song "Time", a song of astonishing beauty that conjures up the essence of mid-period Carole King, demonstrates the course Rosie has been taking since going solo. Keeping Rosie's inimitable voice at the top of her game.

Album:Sentient Stardust

Website: http://www.myspace.com/marshaswanson

It's been quite a year for Marsha Swanson, her three singles have seen her picking up increasing radio play. She won the Glasswerk New Music Awards Folk Artist of the year and picked up the nomination for best female vocalist. More importantly she's just released the follow up to her debut album "Waterhed". "Sentient Stardust" named after the first single, is a powerful and evocative album. It has a hint of the dark fae about it. Swanson has honed her songwriting skills giving her contemporary folk/acoustic pop sound a distinctive edge.

EP:When You're Gone EP

Website: http://www.myspace.com/annaeliasandtheforlornhope

After the break up of Leeds-based indie-acoustic band Bodixa, singer Anna Elias has formed a new outfit who are currently preparing to make 2008 their year. With a new album due for release next summer, the band has released this EP as a taster for what is to follow. All three songs included on this release are delicate reflections on themes of love, loneliness and hope (but hopefully not too forlorn). There's something dreamy about the arrangements, but with the magical combination of guitar, cello and double bass, together with a delicately breathy voice, it's hardly surprising.

Website: http://www.robertchiswick.co.uk/

Bob Chiswick’s follow up to the 2002 CD “All the Way to Everything” brings together a few recently written songs that he has been performing around the South Yorkshire area, during the ensuing years, plus an older song, “My Old Dancing Partner”. Bob has a distinctive voice and a poetic manner with words. His songs are constructed around unpredictable melodies and assured no nonsense finger-picked guitar arrangements. A chronicler of the trials and tribulations of everyday life, Bob is equally at home as a writer of songs and poems and has also written the novel “A Bowl of Dry Soup.

Website: http://www.myspace.com/thecollectormusic

"Nine Songs" has been out a while, but arrived with The Collector's new EP and helped to put it into context. This is power pop as it should be. Strong chords, big voice, a retro feel that conjours up a sense of the sixties without it becoming a pastiche. Lead singer Simon Mole as a rough edge to his voice that combined with finely crafted songwriting gives this a touch of Billy Bragg meets the Lightning Seeds. It also puts the material into a strange area. Too thoughtful and considered for Radio One, a little on the loud side for Radio Two. Check out there page for a free copy, subject to availabilty.

Website: http://www.myspace.com/thecollectormusic

As the name implies, "Acoustic" has seen the band take their sound down the unplugged route. It mellows the edge, giving the sound a slightly lighter touch. If anything it enhances the quality of the sound, gives it a richer feel. Whilst "Nine Songs" has a sense of purpose, "Acoustic" has found that certain something. There is a better gel to the whole sound. The strength and power of the songs has found a better proportion. "Acoustic" sees The Collector moving from songs into anthems. This is what pop should be like. Self assured, driven, a bang, not a whimper and a whine

EP:Folk And Blues Part 1

Label:Yellowroom Music

Website: http://www.myspace.com/ukdoghouseroses

It's been almost a year since we last heard from Doghouse Roses, but it's been well worth the wait. "Folk & Blues Part 1" shows the duo moving from strength to strength. The 6 track ep features writers as diverse as Merle Travis and Robbie Burns as well as songs composed from within the band. It's the arrangements that pull the set together. Simple and haunting, drawing on folk and blues stylings to give the tracks an emotional edge that's capable of cutting to the bone. Doghouse Roses have shown a consistency over their releases that should take them to a wider audience

Website: http://www.lourhodes.com

There is something that separates Lou Rhodes from her contempories, perspective. Lou seems to be able to throw blue sky thinking into her songs, mix mataphores, drop in an apparently random line and then pull all the strands back together. There's a sense of vulerability about Rhodes, but not victim. The songs all have an inner strength, that at times reminded me of the likes of Buffy Sainte-Maire. Her previous work with Lamb informs her solo work, but ultimately Rhodes solo is an artist on a journey to someplace where a spirit can find a home. Pure magic

Website: http://www.maketradefair.com

you shouldn't need any excuse to donate to Oxfam and/or the campaign for fairtrade, but just incase you did then look no further than "The Cake Sale". Featuring the likes of Neil Hannon, Gemma Hayes, Damien Rice, John Ritter and Nina Pearson, amongst others, this is nine songs of aural perfection and all for a good cause. You are unlikely ever to get this collectyion of artists together again. "The Cake Sale" is something special. It commands your attention and lingers on in your mind. Just by buying it you're making a difference. We made a donation for our review copy.

Website: http://www.myspace.com/deanacartermusic

"The Chain" is one of those albums that you tend to love or hate. Deana Carter has assembled a host of guest stars to work her way through a collection of singer/songwriter standards. For me it's not a stunningly exciting concept, but it is one that is quite common in country music. The songs are compentently performed, they are well arranged and in the case of "The Boxer" and "Lay Lady Lay" find a different angle/feel. Ultimately though, this is too easy, there are a lot of good vocalists that can do this sort of album. I'd prefer more original material in the mix to make it work.