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An American Forrest “O Bronder, Donder Yonder” (Hearth Music, 2019)

April 18, 2019 Alasdair Fotheringham 0
If you ever needed a case study to argue that an album’s backstory is sometimes as striking as the music itself, then ‘O Bronder, Donder Yonder’ wouldn’t be a bad place to start. Forrest Van Tuyl […]
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Joy Williams “When Does A Heart Move On?” – Listen

April 18, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0
It’s tempting, of course, to hear this song as part of an on-going exchange of bruised emotions between Joy Williams and her ex-partner in singing John Paul White.  It’s probably just a coincidence though.  Probably.  Even […]
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Video: The Marcus King Band “Goodbye Carolina”

April 18, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0
From their latest album “Carolina Confessions“, out now, this is The Marcus King Band with a nice slice of soulful heartland rock accompanied by a fine video There are UK dates in June too.
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Eric Bolander “The Wind” (Eastwood Records, 2019)

April 17, 2019 Dave Clarke 0
Eric Bolander is from Garrison, Kentucky,where he is an art teacher by day and a singer-songwriter by night. This album was recorded in Lexington Ky and produced by Duane Lundy (Sturgill Simpson). Listen to the title […]
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Erin Durant “Take A Load Off” – Listen

April 17, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0
Erin Durant has shared the lead single from her second album ‘Islands‘, to be released in June.  Produced by TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone  it perfectly showcases Durant’s perfect vocal and elegant songwriting.  ‘Take a […]

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

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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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