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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 […]

Album Reviews

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 Reviews

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 […]

Album Reviews

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 […]

Tracks

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 […]

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  • Jesse Sykes And The Sweet Hereafter “Forever, I’ve Been Being Born”
  • It’s a happy new year as Amythyst Kiah brings her “Still + Bright” tour to the UK and Ireland
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Interview: Ian Gomm on Brinsley Schwarz, Nashville, Jeb Loy Nichols and football records

December 11, 2025 0

The Brinsley’s “Silver Pistol” was the album that perfected their Band obsession and, at the same time, showed that there was a lot more to them than being simple wannabes. Coincidentally, it was the first time […]

Interviews

Interview: Brian Dunne asks is it so bad to want a good life?

December 9, 2025 0

While patiently waiting for Brian Dunne to get his due from those who listen to and hopefully buy physical media, it is worthwhile to linger in the brilliance of his fourth album, “Clams Casino” (Missing Piece, […]

Interviews

Interview: David Grisman on the groundbreaking Garcia/Grisman album and more

December 8, 2025 2

The “Garcia/Grisman” album was recorded in 1991, and chances are you never heard these two master musicians sound as good as they did on this record. Jerry Garcia’s tasteful picking on this album is inspired and […]

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Essentials: The top 10 Steve Earle albums

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Steve Earle announced his arrival in our lives with his debut album in 1986. Since then, he has racked up almost thirty studio and live albums under his own name or in collaboration with others. I […]

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The Song Remains: Eric Taylor 1949-2020

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I heard from a colleague,  who has contact with associates of Eric Taylor, that he had died on March 9th 2020 following a period of illness. I immediately checked the web for confirmation but there was […]

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