September 2024 – Page 33

For the Sake of the Song: Caroline Spence “Softball”

September 2, 2024 FredArnold 1

Around 7 years ago two new female singer-songwriters appeared. on my radar at least, who both had the songwriting chops and the voices to match that might presage long and successful careers. One was Emily Scott […]

Bob Sumner “Some Place To Rest Easy”

September 2, 2024 Peter Churchill 0

High class, country leaning Americana. Bob Sumner’s 2019 debut album ‘Wasted Love Songs’ was a much-loved thing on this website. Described as a “thing of beauty” it covered the classic themes of love, loss, loneliness and […]

North London’s Red Sky July announce release of first album for eight years

September 2, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

15 years since they formed and eight since their last album, North London trio Red Sky July have announced the release of their fourth album “Misty Morning” for February 2025. Since the release of “Red Sky […]

Bruce Springsteen “She Don’t Love Me Now” – aw gee, do ya’ wanna grab a beer?

September 2, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, here’s The Boss covering a Jesse Malin song – it’s the latest single from ‘Silver Patron Saints: The Songs of Jesse Malin‘ which is out on 20th September as a 3xLP or 2xCD set on […]

Live Review: Amanda Anne Platt + Hannah Kaminer, Annie’s Burger Shack, Nottingham – 22nd August 2024

September 2, 2024 Graeme Tait 4

Although it is now over five decades (ouch), since my relationship with the city of Nottingham and its music venues first started, tonight’s establishment is a first for me. Annie, a real person, born and raised […]

Video Interview: Alex Amen on “Sun Of Amen” as he comes of age as a songwriter

July 21, 2026 0

Alex Amen is making waves as one of the new breed of songwriters to keep a very close eye on. Born in Texas, he has lived in communes on the West Coast, formed and played in […]

Artwork for Sailing Sones album "Slow Magic"

Sailing Stones “Slow Magic”

July 21, 2026 0

Absorbing collection of songs that subtly reveal the quiet joys of motherhood. The first sound that emerges from the new Sailing Stones album, Slow Magic, is the metronomic rhythm of a baby’s heartbeat with its gentle […]

More People Really Should Know About: Travis Shallow

July 21, 2026 0

If you’ve ever found yourself searching for music that offers comfort without pretending life is easy, then you should know Travis Shallow. He writes songs that acknowledge the darkness but never surrender to it, and he […]

Month: September 2024

For the Sake of the Song: Caroline Spence “Softball”

Bob Sumner “Some Place To Rest Easy”

North London’s Red Sky July announce release of first album for eight years

Bruce Springsteen “She Don’t Love Me Now” – aw gee, do ya’ wanna grab a beer?

Live Review: Amanda Anne Platt + Hannah Kaminer, Annie’s Burger Shack, Nottingham – 22nd August 2024

Video Interview: Alex Amen on “Sun Of Amen” as he comes of age as a songwriter

Sailing Stones “Slow Magic”

More People Really Should Know About: Travis Shallow

Live Review: Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons + Red Hash + Ella Spencer, Water Rats, London – 8th July 2026

Martin Carthy “Along the Road Forever – Live at the BBC”