January 2020 – Page 13

Video: Nathaniel Rateliff “And It’s Still Alright”

January 23, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

It’s Nathaniel Rateliff. What’s not to like? This is the title track from Rateliff’s first solo album in seven years, due out on 14th February. It’s a beautiful song, showcasing Rateliff’s characterful vocals and masterful song […]

Espanola “Espanola” (Independent, 2019)

January 22, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Espanola enter with a rock swagger from the very first moment of opener ‘Tricks of the Heart‘ – if the buzzing guitar hasn’t got you, and you can resist the drum beat just 17 seconds later […]

Jack Marion and the Pearl Snap Prophets “When the Well Runs Dry” (Independent, 2020)

January 22, 2020 Guy Lincoln 0

‘When the Well Runs dry’ is the debut album by Jack Marion and the Pearl Snap Prophets. They’re probably new to you (and me) but before we go into detail about them and the record let’s […]

Cam Penner has lucky escape after flying home from Glasgow

January 22, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

Well this is a hairy story. Canadian singer-songwriter Cam Penner, who was one of the visiting attractions at this year’s Celtic Connections festival and last weekend had a show in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, has shared […]

Classic Americana Album: Various Artists “This One’s For Him: A Tribute To Guy Clark”

January 22, 2020 Alasdair Fotheringham 0

Describing ‘This One’s For Him’ as a classic Americana album might seem surprising given it’s entirely made up of cover versions. Also, in no way does ‘This One’s For Him’ constitute a “breakthrough” moment in the […]