October 2024 – Page 17

Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets announce a new run of UK tour dates

October 18, 2024 Richard Parkinson 1

Nick Lowe has been busy lately. On 13th September 2024 he released his latest album, his first of original material in 10 years, “Indoor Safari”. Reviewing it for AUK, Graeme Tait wrote: “Nick Lowe may now […]

Michelle Malone “Southern Comfort”

October 18, 2024 Tim Martin 0

Top-grade songwriting, singing and playing on an album which could be the best of her career. Starting on a Byrds-style descending guitar line, the title song of Michelle Malone’s latest album come across close to the […]

Live Review: Ella Spencer, Basement at the Green Note, London – 3rd October 2024

October 18, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

It’s a real privilege to be around when a talented artist is just beginning their musical journey, watching them grow and develop both as a writer and performer. I’ve seen Ella Spencer, a gifted multi-instrumentalist, on […]

Greg Loftus “No Kings in the Wild”

October 18, 2024 Helen Jones 0

A fresh spin on some classic influences makes for a cohesive and memorable listen. “Pushing forty on thirty-five / Out of smokes and the tank is dry / This town has changed but so have I […]

Track Premiere: The Hearts “Almost Ready”

October 18, 2024 Jonathan Aird 1

Contractually, you understand, we have to be extra nice to people who’ve granted us a premiere, as The Hearts have today. But…look at that picture, have you ever seen a more Americana looking band…and surely one […]

Video Premiere: The Cashville Trash Pandas “Worker’s Song (Handful of Earth)”

September 25, 2026 0

Ushered in with pounding drums and pulsing bass, the new single from The Cashville Trash Pandas is a heartfelt anthem for working people all over the world. Worker’s Song (Handful of Earth) is for all of […]

Dean Owenswith John Convertino and Joey Burns

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

September 24, 2026 0

It’s week 2 of the search for our writers’ Top 10 UK americana albums, and Jonathan Hincks will doubt add to the debate with his choice, as follows: With the hands of the Doomsday Clock edging […]

Album artwork for The Fool by Embla and the Karldotters

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

September 24, 2026 0

Norwegian queer-country assertively and affectionately delivering. Embla Karidotter was the drummer for Norwegian indie band Razika for 13 years, before she chose to change direction and build on her love of country music with new band […]

Month: October 2024