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Video: John Hartford “In Tall Buildings”

August 16, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0
This week’s retro slot features the late great John Hartford, known generally for ‘Gentle On My Mind‘ but also the writer of many other fine songs including this classic sad and regretful piece.  Have a great […]
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Hiss Golden Messenger release new track from forthcoming album – Listen

August 15, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0
North Carolina americana band Hiss Golden Messenger have released a new song called ‘Happy Birthday, Baby’ a month before the release of their forthcoming seventh studio album ‘Terms of Surrender’.  Frontman M.C. Taylor told RS: “It’s […]
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Beth Bombara “Evergreen” (Lemp Electric, 2019)

August 15, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0
Michigan-born Beth Bombara is a relatively new name around these parts, though she’s released a couple of EPs and four albums prior to this one.  Judging by its contents though they should be well worth investigating […]
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Jones “Carver’s Law” (Independent, 2019)

August 15, 2019 Ben Roberts 0
Trevor Jones is Jones, the solo project featuring half of the duo Miracle Mile. Following 2016’s critically acclaimed album, ‘Happy Blue’, this is the fifth release from Jones which sees him working again with Miracle Mile […]
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Video: Kacy & Clayton “High Holiday”

August 15, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0
From their latest album “Carrying On“, produced by Jeff Tweedy and out on October 4th, comes this slightly eerie, cinematic song from the Canadian folk duo.  A wonderful video too.

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Features

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

April 9, 2026 0
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"
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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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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 […]
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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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Video Premiere: Justin Saladino Band “Let You Go”

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The new single from Justin Saladino Band begins with thumping drums and then that pulsing rhythm is maintained throughout an absorbing song.  ‘Let You Go’ is particularly notable for two things.  Firstly, Saladino’s vocal is excellent, […]
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Something for the long weekend: Aoife O’Donovan “Phoenix”

April 6, 2023 0
Well, that’s it for another week of great music and vibes.  Yes indeed, Thursday is the new Friday as we head into the long weekend – thank the multi-faceted deities for the four day Easter Weekend.  […]
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Steve Mayone “Sideways Rain” (Janglewood Records, 2017)

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Brooklyn based Steve Mayone is one of those artists who generally get on with it. It being his daily graft as a musician, working with a host of others and finding time to release a series […]

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