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JJ Cale “Stay Around” (Because Records, 2019)

May 21, 2019 John Vaites 1
‘Stay Around’ is a posthumous collection of previously unreleased JJ Cale tracks curated by longtime friend and manager Mike Kappus and Cale’s musician widow Christine Lakeland Cale. Rarely can there have been such a rich treasure […]
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Jamestown Revival “Round Prairie Road” – Listen

May 21, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0
Just a little while ago Jamestown Revival would probably have found themselves being compared to the likes of Simon & Garfunkel, but here in the 21st century the topical comparison is the Milk Carton Kids.  That’s […]
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Gimme Country Radio launches

May 21, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0
Gimme Radio has launched a new service called Gimme Country which is a new platform designed to play music ignored by mainstream country radio and digital streaming services. It’s DJ-ed by not only some well-known names […]
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Video premiere: Peter James Millson “It’s a Trap”

May 21, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0
Terrific video for a new song by Millson whose new album ‘Low-Key’ is out now, the follow up to the Boo Hewerdine produced ‘Mobile’ and his Danny George Wilson produced debut. This new record has echoes […]
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The California Feetwarmers “Gloryland” (Independent, 2019)

May 20, 2019 Steven Howlett 0
And, now for something completely different. Instead of travelling the usual dusty highways, we are going to take a sidestep, shimmy and jitterbug off the beaten track and into the world of the California Feetwarmers. Their […]

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Christina Martin “The Essentials”

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An excellent value compilation of songs from the Canadian singer-songwriter’s career. Nova Scotia, Canada, singer-songwriter Christina Martin has reached the point in her 20-year career when she feels the need to put out a compilation. It’s […]
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Interview: Thomas Ådland, of Thomas & The Angry Hearts, on Language, Love and Identity

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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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Video: The Hanging Stars “I Will Please You”

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There’s a lovely rhythmic foundation to this new single from The Hanging Stars.  It builds well, driven by excellent musicianship – great drums, keys and guitar.  The song is tale about a cult leader from the […]
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Sturgill Simpson tests positive for Covid-19

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Sturgill Simpson has announced in a lengthy Instagram post that he has tested positive for COVID-19, writing that he received the diagnosis on Friday after almost a month of not exhibiting symptoms. Simpson describes his frustration […]
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The Good Morning Nags “The Good Morning Nags EP” (Independent 2018)

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A six piece “country folk” band from New York City, The Good Morning Nags have honed their skills over the past couple of years busking in the Big Apple with Central Park, Greenwich village and various […]

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