September 2021 – Page 28

Album cover for Nico Hedley's 'Painterly'

Nico Hedley “Painterly”

September 8, 2021 Kimberly Bright 0

Nico Hedley impresses with the depth and texture of his first solo album. NYC singer-songwriter Nico Hedley doesn’t sound like he’s from Brooklyn. On ‘Painterly,’ his first full-length solo album and first crack at songwriting, he […]

Classic Americana Albums: Aimee Mann “Magnolia (Music from the Motion Picture)”

September 8, 2021 Helen Jones 0

In my humble opinion, ‘Magnolia’ has just about one of the best opening sequences of a film ever; the story in those first five minutes is instantly engaging, but it’s when you hear the opening bars […]

Caroline Marie Brooks “Night Drive” – Too beautiful for words

September 8, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

But don’t worry, we’ll try anyway. Caroline Marie Brooks has released a new single, ‘Night Drive‘ which paints a picture of a solo night-time journey, with reflections on the immenseness of creation “Night drive under endless […]

Video: Seth Glier “One of Us” (Feat. Raye Zaragoza)

September 8, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Check out this haunting cover of ‘One of Us’, the Eric Bazilian-penned classic, famously performed by Joan Osborne. Featuring delicate keys and the ethereal voices of Seth Glier and Raye Zaragoza, this version transforms the original […]

Cover artwork for The Faux Paws by The Faux Paws

The Faux Paws “The Faux Paws”

September 7, 2021 Rich Orpin 0

Enigmatic bluegrass-jazz fusion on The Faux Paws’ debut album. The largely instrumental debut album from The Faux Paws brings together brothers Andrew and Noah VanNorstran (Great Bear) and Chris Miller (The Revellers) in a bright and […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Chicks - Taking the Long Way (local streaming)
By Peter Thompson , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Far From Saints - Far From Saints (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Stonehenge was a fucking mess every time but it was a b...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Great shout John I’m new here -Gil Scott Heron wh...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Neil Young - Citizen Kane Jr
By John , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Clarence White would have been 82 today. A little remin...
By Martin Johnson , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen - The Call Us The ...
By Peter Thompson , 3 weeks ago

The Jayhawks announce new album “Sanctuary Park”

June 24, 2026 0

Putting some meat on the bones of last week’s passing reference to a new album when announcing their upcoming live dates, we can now reveal that the new album by The Jayhawks is called Sanctuary Park […]

artwork for Andrew Sa album "American Rough"

Andrew Sa “American Rough”

June 24, 2026 0

The remarkable debut of a 21st-century crooner. Where do crooners come from? Surely this thought must have kept you awake in the late hours, when time stands still and there’s nothing to do but face the […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Ben Folds Five

June 24, 2026 0

Ben Folds Five were a three-piece band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They were together only a short while before the seven-year itch sent lead vocalist Ben Folds off to work on solo projects. This article […]

Interviews

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Tracks

Hafsol “Owl” – Life with a capital “L”

March 10, 2025 0

Hafsol takes a look at life and death on their new single ‘Owl’. Singer Dylan Penna-Powell leads the group on this gentle tune. An acoustic guitar provides the foundation of the arrangement with understated piano and […]

News

The Felice Brothers have a new album in September

June 10, 2021 0

‘From Dreams To Dust‘ arrives September 17 via Yep Roc, and sees the continuation of the new lineup of The Felice Brothers that debuted with ‘Undress’, consisting of Ian Felice, who shares songwriting and vocal duties […]

News

Jason Ringenberg shares details of UK tour this Spring

April 24, 2023 0

AMA Lifetime Achievement Award winner, frontman of Jason and The Scorchers, and AKA Farmer Jason, Jason Ringenberg has announced their “Barnstorming Europe” tour, including nine UK dates starting in Leicester on May 10th. The tour promotes […]

Month: September 2021

Nico Hedley “Painterly”

Classic Americana Albums: Aimee Mann “Magnolia (Music from the Motion Picture)”

Caroline Marie Brooks “Night Drive” – Too beautiful for words

Video: Seth Glier “One of Us” (Feat. Raye Zaragoza)

The Faux Paws “The Faux Paws”

The Jayhawks announce new album “Sanctuary Park”

Andrew Sa “American Rough”

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Ben Folds Five

Ady Johnson “Under Gainsborough Skies”

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share