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Video: J R Harbidge “Turn The Screw”

July 31, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0
The first single from UK man J R Harbidge, from his album First Ray Of Light, out on October 5th, is really rather good, can’t wait to hear the full album.
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Jim Lauderdale “Time Flies” (Yep Roc, 2018)

July 30, 2018 Mike Elliott 0
After seeing him host and judge the Americana and the Independent Music Awards respectively, be an Honorary Chairperson for the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest each April at MerleFest in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, co-hosting – along with […]
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David Crosby joins Isbell on stage at Newport – Watch

July 30, 2018 Mark Whitfield 1
RS Country reported over the weekend that David Crosby made a surprise appearance during Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s headlining set at the Newport Folk Festival on Friday to perform two Crosby, Stills & Nash classic songs. They report that […]
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Besides Daniel “If You Ask Me To” – Listen

July 30, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0
Danny Brewer, the mastermind behind Besides Daniel, pulls from his own experiences and life lessons to craft his songs. His new record, “T E E M I N G” (with the letters spaced out) is set for […]
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Jimmy LaFave “Peacetown” (Music Road Records, 2018)

July 30, 2018 Keith Hargreaves 0
This album arrives under the banner ‘Austin Legend, The Late Jimmy LaFave..’ and as such presents a reviewer with a potentially thorny problem. What if it’s no good? Is there anything to be gained from constructive […]

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Classic Clips: John Moreland “Heart’s Too Heavy” – recorded at 25th Street Studio, Oakland, CA. 7th April 2015

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This is a compelling acoustic version of Heart’s Too Heavy, from the album High On Tulsa Heat, my favourite of all John Moreland’s albums. The track is a howl of anguish from Moreland, who must have […]
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Jordan Renzi “On Your Side”

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An evocative and wistful album of reflections on lost love and the life ahead. A good singer-songwriter record generally requires the artist to match their voice with a winning combination of perceptive, memorable lyrics, strong melodies, […]
Townes Van Zandt in Concert at "Kult" Niederstetten, Germany 23rd November 1995
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The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 1st – Townes Van Zandt “Pancho and Lefty”

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And so we come to the song that has been voted No 1 Americana Song of All Time… and who amongst you is really surprised? In some ways, it is no surprise, being the most iconic […]

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Interview: The Breath’s Stuart McCallum and Ríoghnach Connolly on collaborating with the Paraorchestra

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

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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 […]
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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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