2023 – Page 113 – Americana UK

album cover artwork- Dry County Crooks- Life, Love And Death

The Dry County Crooks “Life, Love And Death”

September 12, 2023 GrahamBollands 0

The return of Oregon Americana-rock band The Dry County Crooks, reformed, reflective and re-energised. The Dry County Crooks are an exciting and energetic band from Portland, Oregon and ‘Life, Love And Death’ is their new EP, […]

Live Review: The Walkmen + Almost Nothing. Koko Camden, 30th August 2023

September 12, 2023 Martin Fisher 0

When reading my fresh weekly copy of the NME some near twenty years ago, I have still a clear recollection of a full-page advert proclaiming the then all but unknown act The Walkmen as something along […]

artwork for Robert LaRoche album "Forevermore"

Robert LaRoche “Forevermore”

September 12, 2023 Viv Fish 0

An album of conviction and sensitivity – well worth a listen. ‘Forevermore‘, Robert LaRoche’s new 10-song album, is largely autobiographical, with the themes of love, loss, redemption, and hope forming the essence. There is a comfortable […]

Cat Rose Smith “Tough Luck” – if it wasn’t for bad luck….

September 12, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Despite mention of cards and dice rolling, today’s song from Cat Roe Smith is a far cry from the last time we featured her – the gaming described here is ostensiably a tale of an 1850’s […]

Video Premiere: Beekeeper Spaceman “Icicles”

September 12, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the absorbingly atmospheric animated video for ‘Icicles’ from indie-folk duo Beekeeper Spaceman. Musically, the song swirls in melodic and dreamy layers over truly warm, deep bass. The intriguing words, such as, “Walk away. I’m […]

For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”

June 29, 2026 0

Some songs take time to percolate into you; others sear themselves much quicker. Starling by Elles Bailey is the latter. It is newly released, yet I already know it will be one of those songs that […]

Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”

June 29, 2026 0

Stoner Paisley Underground type tunes from California. Based way out on the west coast of the USA, Tramp for the Lord are, according to their bio, a loose group of musicians who’ve assembled to do service […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 242 “No words this week”

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Year: 2023