2019 – Page 255 – Americana UK

Marry Waterson & Emily Barker “Twister” – Listen

April 4, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

Marry Waterson is, of course, part of that seemingly ever expanding Waterson-Carthy English folk dynasty, whilst Emily Barker is the Australian folky singer-songwriter who also dabbles in country, jazz, blues and other genres. Together they make […]

Video: Gethen Jenkins “Country Road”

April 4, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0

His debut album ‘Western Gold’ will be released later this year but in the meantime this is a great cover of the James Taylor song from the Virginia man with the amazing voice. Enjoy.

Songs for the apocalypse: Sparklehorse “Junebug”

April 3, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

Sparklehorse’s Mark Linkous had the rare but very rock and roll feat to have “died twice”, the first time in 1996 when his heart stopped beating for a few minutes following a drug overdose. That he […]

Glen Hansard “This Wild Willing” (Anti-Records, 2019)

April 3, 2019 Ben Roberts 0

‘This Wild Willing‘ is the 4th solo record by Academy Award and Grammy award-winning songwriter, Glen Hansard. Having originally cut his teeth with Irish band The Frames, Hansard released his first solo album in 2006 and […]

William the Conqueror announce extensive UK tour

April 3, 2019 Mark Underwood 0

William the Conqueror are set to head out on the road for a 21 date stint, including 4 festival appearances. The trio of Ruarri Joseph (vocals/guitar), Harry Harding (drums) and Naomi Holmes (bass) will feature songs […]