2019 – Page 254 – Americana UK

Michael Chapman “True North” (Paradise Of Bachelors, 2019)

April 4, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0

In 1970 British folk legend Michael Chapman released his second album, ‘Fully Qualified Survivor’. Nearly half a century and almost as many albums later no better phrase could describe him. Now 78 and still on the […]

Only Child “Emotional Geography” (Independent, 2019)

April 4, 2019 Tris Robinson 0

You don’t need to be Sherlock to deduce that Only Child are a Liverpool band, as the opening track is ‘Scouse’ on their latest offering ‘Emotional Geography.’ This track gives a potted history of, and a personal […]

Fruit Bats sign to Merge for new album – Listen

April 4, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

There are few bands named after an animal/bird who are actually better than the animal/bird themselves (Owl City anyone?) but Fruit Bats are one such band, and they’ve just announced details of their new album ‘Gold […]

Travis Hayes “Sleepless” (Independent, 2019)

April 4, 2019 Elise Kennedy 0

Travis Hayes’ sophomore album ‘Sleepless’ is impressive from the first listen. From start to end this predominantly rock album is easy to listen on repeat as it is hard to find a weak link between the ten […]

Jenny Lewis puts herself on the line

April 4, 2019 Mark Underwood 0

Jenny Lewis has announced UK tour dates to promote the release of her fourth solo album, ‘On The Line,’ which came out on the 22nd of March. A five year hiatus since her last album, ‘The […]