2016 – Page 52 – Americana UK

Michael Rank “Red Hand” (Louds Hymn, 2016)

October 13, 2016 Dave Jennings 0

Michael Rank continues ploughing his exceptionally productive furrow which has seen him release six albums in four years. His previous offering, 2015’s ‘Horsehair’ was described by No Depression as “a superb album” while Americana Music Show […]

Video: Southern Tenant Folk Union “What Would You Give For A Leader With Soul?”

October 13, 2016 Jeremy Searle 0

From the new album Join Forces.

M.Lockwood Porter “How To Dream Again” (Hidden Trail Records, 2016)

October 12, 2016 Keith Hargreaves 0

Smashing through what sounds like a cult singing on the side of a mountain, the album bursts into life on ‘American Dreams Denied’ with a powerful guitar lick that squeals and rocks. It reminds this reviewer […]

Sturgill Simpson Crosses Over into Rock and Soul Set

October 12, 2016 Mark Whitfield 0

JUDAS! Rolling Stone Country reports: “For those needing more proof of Sturgill Simpson’s growing crossover appeal, they merely had to witness his revved-up performance at Brooklyn’s palatial Kings Theatre – one of several stops along the […]

Thomas Charlie Pederson “Second Hand War” (Karmanian Records, 2016)

October 12, 2016 Keith Hargreaves 0

It’s a family affair as Thomas Pederson is joined and produced by Daniel Pederson. This is a sparse album recorded by someone who has obviously listened to his Dylan and many other confessional singers and there […]