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Courtney Hartman and Taylor Ashton “Been On Your Side” (Free Dirt Records, 2018)

August 1, 2018 Michael Farley 0
This is the debut album offering from two friends and fine musicians who have honed their art in the industry for a number of years. Courtney Hartman was until very recently part of Della Mae a […]
Tracks

Carousel “Don’t Let it Die” – Listen

August 1, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0
Hard to believe but Carousel are a new band – on their new single ‘Don’t Let it Die‘ they sound just so assured – with harmony vocals zinging around over a perfect Summertime high energy folk-rock […]
Previews

Erin Rae putting on shows in the UK

August 1, 2018 Mark Underwood 0
Erin Rae will tour the UK & Europe this summer in support of her critically acclaimed recent album ‘Putting on Airs’ which came out on Single Lock records in June, and combines indie rock, folk and […]
Live Reviews

Hannah Aldridge + Guests, The Lexington, London, 23rd July 2018

August 1, 2018 Mark Underwood 2
Hannah Aldridge has certainly put in the spade work where touring Europe in the recent past is concerned. She finished her series of UK dates in London with a live album recording before heading to Sweden […]
Videos

Video: Awkward Family Portraits featuring Cara Rose “Baby Blue”

August 1, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0
Glasgow’s splendidly named Awkward Family Portraits bring us a great piece of retro run here and have a brilliant video to accompany it.

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John Prine August 2016
Features

The Top Ten Americana Song of All Time: 2nd – John Prine “Angel From Montgomery” (1971)

April 9, 2026 1
Almost there! There was never much doubt that John Prine would be represented in this list, and, although a number of his songs appeared in the original writers’ lists, the iconic and most covered song of […]
Album cover artwork for Cut Worms "Transmitter"
Album Reviews

Cut Worms “Transmitter”

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This guitar-based pop, produced by Jeff Tweedy, is a departure from previous work. Cut Worms is singer-songwriter Max Clarke, originally from Ohio, but now living in New York. This is his fourth full-length album after Cut […]
Madi Diaz Live 29th October 2022
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Essentials: The Top 10 Madi Diaz Songs

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Madi Diaz has always known she wanted to be a musician. Growing up in a Quaker household in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, her parents rejected a mainstream education for her and her brother, instead home schooling them, […]

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  • Scotland Bluegrass Festival announces details of line up and expanded location – it’s got Biggar!
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Interview: The Breath’s Stuart McCallum and Ríoghnach Connolly on collaborating with the Paraorchestra

April 7, 2026 0
How to achieve true musical Symbiosis. The Breath are guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer Ríoghnach Connolly, and they ensure that the song is always at the centre of their alt-folk sound. That sound is rich, reflecting […]
Interviews

Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time

April 7, 2026 0
In 2022, with her second studio album, Flesh and Bone, Cynthia Marchant explored spiritual truth and depth, and the magic of connecting with self and others in the many stages of life. Three years later, she’s […]
Interviews

Interview: Michael Weston King on why “Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore”

April 2, 2026 0
How the worst kind of family tragedy can lead to a career high British americana stalwart and music award winner Michael Weston King is releasing a new solo album, Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore. On the […]

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Video Premiere: Jacob Aranda “Strangers in a Field”

July 31, 2023 0
We’re pleased to premiere the absorbing new song from Bay Area singer-songwriter Jacob Aranda.  ‘Strangers in a Field’ is a lyrically-powerful song of familial alienation and isolation.  Aranda’s low, sonorous voice, lifted by haunting backing vocals, […]
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What is this Americana thing anyway…?

January 30, 2019 0
This month long-serving staff writer Paul Kerr gives us the lowdown on his introduction to Americana: Jim Reeves was the country crooner of choice in my household as I was growing up and it wasn’t until […]
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Bill Callahan “Lonely City” – stand by me

December 19, 2025 0
A final end of the year gift from the ever creative Bill Callahan is today’s song ‘Lonely City’ which is the second single from his upcoming new album “My Days of 58” which is out on […]

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