August 2018 – Page 15

William Elliott Whitmore “Kilonova” (Bloodshot Records, 2018)

August 14, 2018 Peter Churchill 0

William Elliott Whitmore has spent the entirety of his 40 years on this planet living on the family farm in Iowa. As a singer-songwriter heavily influenced by the hardcore punk scene of that community, he has, […]

Dusty Stray “Through the Atmosphere” – Listen

August 14, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

On first listen, the gentle, dreamy ‘Through the atmosphere‘ sounds like a lullaby – but the song is actually a reflection on mortality, death and the afterlife. All set to a gently repeating acoustic accompaniment, it […]

James Houlahan “The Wheel Still In Spin” (Independent, 2018)

August 14, 2018 Mike Elliott 0

The “wagon-wheel effect” is an optical illusion where a wheel appears to be turning backward when, in fact, it is in forward motion. Science journals argue over its cause, but some attribute the phenomenon – other […]

Anna Tivel & Jefferey Martin, The Green Note, London, 4th July 2018

August 14, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Either one of these artists would be worth turning out for, even worth dragging into a heat soaked and sticky London evening, and wandering down the dust-blown streets of Camden Town. Yeah, even worth fighting with […]

Video: Smith & Brewer “Life’s Too Short”

August 14, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0

Some fabulous guitar work here from Ben Smith & Jimmy Brewer on this track taken from their new live album available now. There’s a studio offering in the pipeline too.

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Chicks - Taking the Long Way (local streaming)
By Peter Thompson , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Far From Saints - Far From Saints (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Stonehenge was a fucking mess every time but it was a b...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Great shout John I’m new here -Gil Scott Heron wh...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Neil Young - Citizen Kane Jr
By John , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Clarence White would have been 82 today. A little remin...
By Martin Johnson , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen - The Call Us The ...
By Peter Thompson , 3 weeks ago

The Jayhawks announce new album “Sanctuary Park”

June 24, 2026 0

Putting some meat on the bones of last week’s passing reference to a new album when announcing their upcoming live dates, we can now reveal that the new album by The Jayhawks is called Sanctuary Park […]

artwork for Andrew Sa album "American Rough"

Andrew Sa “American Rough”

June 24, 2026 0

The remarkable debut of a 21st-century crooner. Where do crooners come from? Surely this thought must have kept you awake in the late hours, when time stands still and there’s nothing to do but face the […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Ben Folds Five

June 24, 2026 0

Ben Folds Five were a three-piece band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They were together only a short while before the seven-year itch sent lead vocalist Ben Folds off to work on solo projects. This article […]

Interviews

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Album Reviews

Sophie Gault “Unhinged”

February 25, 2026 2

Colourful and energetic country-rock done with verve. Unhinged is Sophie Gault’s third album after Delusions of Grandeur (2022) and 2024’s Baltic Street Hotel. The title comes from her own view of herself: “I’m unhinged and a […]

News

Neil Young announces new album and “already great” single – Listen

November 3, 2017 2

We’ll be the judge of that. Lol, as the kids say. Pitchfork reports: “Neil Young has once again teamed up with his backing band the Promise of the Real (which features Willie Nelson’s son Lukas). Their new […]

Videos

Video: Little Georgia “Texas”

May 29, 2020 0

‘Texas’ begins with atmospheric guitar and beautifully shot desert scenes. The duo wander, lost, as the song builds and their powerful vocals soar into the desert skies. Coming in at almost seven minutes, the song has […]

Month: August 2018

William Elliott Whitmore “Kilonova” (Bloodshot Records, 2018)

Dusty Stray “Through the Atmosphere” – Listen

James Houlahan “The Wheel Still In Spin” (Independent, 2018)

Anna Tivel & Jefferey Martin, The Green Note, London, 4th July 2018

Video: Smith & Brewer “Life’s Too Short”

The Jayhawks announce new album “Sanctuary Park”

Andrew Sa “American Rough”

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Ben Folds Five

Ady Johnson “Under Gainsborough Skies”

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share