2020 – Page 311 – Americana UK

Pick of the Political Pops: Richard Thompson “Keep Your Distance”

April 9, 2020 Paul Villers 0

Well here we (still) are. Here’s hoping that you are keeping well, dear reader, and that you are finding things to keep you occupied if you happen to be self-isolating, social distancing, furloughed or simply keeping […]

Ruthie Collins “Cold Comfort” (Curb Records/Sidewalk, 2020)

April 9, 2020 Jim Finnie 0

Ruthie Collins second album ‘Cold Comfort‘ is a hugely contemplative affair that, while not devoid of upbeat songs, creates something of a melancholy vibe throughout its 11 tracks. That’s probably not that surprising given the album […]

Grace Gillespie “Goodbye” – Listen

April 9, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Goodbye‘ opens with an apocalyptic vision – “Maybe now it’s time to sell all my guitars” – as Grace Gillespie contemplates giving up the struggle – the struggle of trying to make an impact in the […]

The Song Remains: John Prine 1946-2020

April 9, 2020 Clint West 2

The death of John Prine following complications brought on by Covid-19 has not just robbed the Americana world of one of its finest talents, it has robbed music more widely of a true original and an […]

Video: Select Captain “Get Me Out of here”

April 9, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the dreamy video for ‘Get Me Out of Here’, the most recent single from Select Captain. The atmospheric song is taken from the EP, ‘Comes in Waves, Part 2’. Select Captain was formerly the […]