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Video: Giant Sand “Happenstance”

September 10, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0
One of the highlights of Giant Sand’s 1994 album ‘Glum’ was this powerful, intense song, perfect for retro Friday.  ‘Happenstance’ builds beautifully, full of desperate tension and urgency.  Huge rhythms, searing guitar, moody bass and that dramatic, […]
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Essentials: The top 10 Jon Langford related albums

September 9, 2021 Peter Tomkins 4
Jon Langford has lived in Chicago for the last thirty or so years, but is originally from Newport in South Wales. When I interviewed Jon over the phone – that’s a bit like Zoom but without […]
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Samantha Crain “Pick Apart” – grabbing life by the lapels

September 9, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0
Mindfulness, that’s a word that’s quite in vogue these days. Living in the moment.  Or, instead, you could live and relive every moment of your life, endlessly.  Samantha Crain makes something of that suggestion on her […]
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Riddy Arman “Riddy Arman”

September 9, 2021 Jim Finnie 0
Settle down, turn down the lights, and immerse yourself in this stunning debut release. There are times when an album from an artist who has barely been on your radar pops into your inbox to join […]
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Tim Grimm “Gone”

September 9, 2021 Russell Murphy 0
A master songwriter augments his status. During the past 25 years or so, Tim Grimm has built a reputation as a troubadour for our times, continually touring and performing – even with a little acting on […]

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Shane MacGowan tribute album to be released in November

June 9, 2026 0
Victoria Mary Clarke, in partnership with Rubyworks, has officially revealed the complete artist lineup and track list for 20th Century Paddy – The Songs Of Shane MacGowan tribute album which is set for release on 13th […]
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Nick Mulvey “Dark Harvest (Live)”

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Live recording from recent studio releases finds songwriter grasping for spiritual and emotional truths. Building on his recent releases Dark Harvest Pt 1 and Pt 2, Dark Harvest Live presents an intimate show from Toronto showcasing […]
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Texas Music Revolution documentary featuring Kiefer Sutherland launched on streaming services

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Texas Music Revolution, the feature documentary marking Emmy-nominated cinematographer Troy Paff’s (Dirty Jobs, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern) directorial debut, began its global streaming rollout on 5th June 2026 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of […]

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Interview: Greg Loftus – As both musician and carpenter, he would like to knock on wood

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Greg Loftus comes from the town of Bourne, not far from the bridge that connects Massachusetts to Cape Cod. It is there that he practices woodworking, operates a club in nearby Falmouth and makes rock music […]
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Interview: Ben Vaughn on being true to yourself and the joys of recording an album in your car

May 29, 2026 0
To say Ben Vaughn has had an eclectic musical career would be a gross understatement. He grew up in the Philadelphia area, and his journey into music began when a kind uncle gave him a Duane […]
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Interview: Beau Jennings – In Tribute to Will Rogers and the Verdigris

May 27, 2026 0
If History was your favourite class in school, raise your digital hand. Only two? Come on, the subject is not that dull. Now pay attention. Today, we are going to learn about a river called the […]

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Video Premiere: Finnegan Bell “Camille on Her Death Bed”

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Here is ‘Camille on Her Death Bed’, recorded live at Coast Records by Charleston duo Finnegan Bell.  Warm and bright, the sound of the paired acoustic guitars is simply gorgeous, especially when Warren Bazemore breaks into […]
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Pick of the Political Pops: Wilbert Harrison “Let’s Stick Together”

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This week we have noted with a strange combination of amusement and disbelief that the UK’s negotiating strategy regarding Brexit (yep – that again) continues to consist mainly of our glorious leaders throwing their toys out […]
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Video: Tyler Childers “Whitehouse Road”

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From his album Purgatory, getting a UK release on January 26th, is this excellent slice of dirt and grit from Tyler Childers.

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