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John Hinshelwood “Called Back (The Poems of Emily Dickinson)”

July 16, 2021 David Jarman 0

The poems of Emily Dickinson find fine musical accompaniment in the hands of John Hinshelwood and his musical collaborators. Setting the words of poems to music can be challenging–while bespoke lyrics may often be poetic, many […]

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Jesse Malin has new album coming, and a tour

July 16, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Some good news comes our way from Jesse Malin – who not only has a new album ready to release but by jingo it’s a double album, the first of Malin’s career.  It’s called ‘Sad And […]

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NOGA “The Alchemist” – Mystical Musings

July 16, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Today’s little slice of Mystical Americana perfection is brought to you by NOGA, who is – when not all capitalized – Noga Shefi.  She’s toured the world as bassist for the likes of  Cass McCombs and […]

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Video Premiere: Tom Moran “Roommate of a Friend of Mine”

July 16, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

It’s impossible not to tap your feet along to this upbeat new single from New York’s Tom Moran.  Moran’s rhythmic strum sounds bright and uplifting on his battered, old acoustic guitar while, over the top, his […]

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Track Premiere: FBR “Still On The Run”

July 15, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

There’s a strong Indy-Folk feel to the latest song from FBR, perhaps flagged most clearly by the song’s percussive drive and soaring vocals from Malarie McConaha.  FBR take their name from the song by Leonard Cohen, […]

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Jonathan Bernstein did not set out to sanctify Justin Townes Earle, nor to reduce him to a cautionary tale. With What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome, Bernstein instead accomplishes something far more difficult: he restores dimensionality […]

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