Monthly Archives: September 2018

Eliza Gilkyson Torpedoes the Ship of Fools on Secularia

Posted on September 30, 2018 by WalkerWords

“I wouldn’t call myself a Christian, but I am spiritual…” and “I’m not religious, but…” These phrases often come from people who either search for God or experience him, but want to distance themselves from established faith. American Eliza Gilkyson … Continue reading →

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Band of Love: Folk Fever

Posted on September 16, 2018 by WalkerWords

(Island Records) Just when I thought there were no genre mash ups left – and Malcolm McLaren’s mix of punk and opera was a strange one – we now have folk artists covering disco songs. What do we get – … Continue reading →

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Speechless

Posted on September 8, 2018 by WalkerWords

Here’s some of the best instrumental music of the year so far to come across my desk (or, more accurately, kitchen table). There is jazz, neo-classical, folk, Celtic and various points in between. Most of it is cottage industry stuff, … Continue reading →

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