December 2022 – Page 15

The Bombadils “Little Days” – they grow up so quick

December 13, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

It is, perhaps, not a particularly well-kept secret that children do grow up – and seemingly at a faster rate than is reasonable. Luke Fraser and Sarah Frank – aka The Bombadils (for well-documented Lord of […]

Dave Helgi Johan “Drumheller”

December 13, 2022 Cam Fraser 0

Canadian lo-fi indie troubadour relocates across the globe and releases a very promising solo debut album. In 2019 Dave Helgi Johan left his hometown in the small Icelandic community of Gimli, Manitoba, Canada and relocated to […]

The twelve days of the SXSW lineup: two bald eagles

December 13, 2022 Emily Dongray 0

The first and second waves of the 37th annual Texan showcase of new music SXSW lineup have been released, and once again, it looks to be the sound of tomorrow. The festival runs a full six […]

Eric Bibb to release a new album in March – new single out now

December 13, 2022 Emily Dongray 0

Blues Legand Eric Bibb has announced a new album and an accompanying tour in 2023. Ordinarily Americana UK does not cover Blues, but makes the exception for the exceptional. ‘Ridin’‘ is set for release on March […]

Track Premiere: Diane Hubka “Shady Grove”

December 13, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

If we were at all inclined to occasionally make comments that are tongue-in-cheek then we might suggest that Diane Hubka is an artist who made good in the end. And for the right reasons. It’s a […]

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Neil Young - Citizen Kane Jr
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JD Hinton “Interstate Man” – Keepin’ it rollin’ on

June 25, 2026 0

American highways provide iconic imagery in so many films, TV shows and often serve as inspiration for song that capture the endless miles ahead, and the limitless miles behind. America – a nation in motion. And […]

Video: Gareth Dunlop “Wish I Couldn’t Feel A Thing” – love’s souvenir, a bitter memento

June 25, 2026 0

Wish I Couldn’t Feel A Thing is the absorbing new single from Belfast singer-songwriter Gareth Dunlop. The accompanying video was recorded live in Belfast’s historic Titanic Pump House, which is simply perfect for the lush vocal […]

The Jayhawks announce new album “Sanctuary Park”

June 24, 2026 2

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 […]

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

Mia Kelly “Blind Horse” – hey, aren’t you the lucky one?

December 9, 2025 0

On her latest single award-winning singer-songwriter Mia Kelly, from Gatineau, Quebec, takes a critical eye to the structures that shape our lives. The rules and the regulations, the societal preferences and conventions, and finds that they […]

Album Reviews

Tahoma “Hideaway” (Independent, 2016)

January 8, 2017 0

A five-piece band from Austin Texas Tahoma tread a melodic soft-rock path. While they mention the classic 70’s sounds of Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell and the Eagles in their brief bio as influences much of this […]

Tracks

Track Premiere: Jonah Tolchin “Searching For My Soul”

June 29, 2023 0

One thing about Jonah Tolchin is that he’s not afraid to shake things up – his first releases could easily have seen him solidly pegged as a folky singer-songwriter, and then with 2022’s ‘Lava Lamp‘ he […]

Month: December 2022

The Bombadils “Little Days” – they grow up so quick

Dave Helgi Johan “Drumheller”

The twelve days of the SXSW lineup: two bald eagles

Eric Bibb to release a new album in March – new single out now

Track Premiere: Diane Hubka “Shady Grove”

JD Hinton “Interstate Man” – Keepin’ it rollin’ on

Video: Gareth Dunlop “Wish I Couldn’t Feel A Thing” – love’s souvenir, a bitter memento

The Jayhawks announce new album “Sanctuary Park”

Andrew Sa “American Rough”

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