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Lady Nade “One Of Us” – acoustic version

November 20, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0
Lady Nade, we dare to suggest, has the breakout possibilities of an Allison Russell – a great stage presence, a fine songwriter and with a wonderful voice.  She has already made herself noticed in both folk […]
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Video: Bobby Dove “Trans Canadian Blues”

November 20, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0
Here’s Canadian alt-country artist Bobby Dove with the immediately-absorbing ‘Trans Canadian Blues’. A great guitar groove, propulsive percussion from Dani Nash and Dove’s urgent vocals combine to make this into a compelling, compulsive track that grabs you […]
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Interview: Rufus Wainwright brings Kurt Weill’s music into the 21st century

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Rufus Wainwright’s fascination with Kurt Weill began early. “I first came in contact with Kurt when I was about 12 or 13,” he recalled. “I was at a record store and I saw an album with […]
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Mariel Buckley “Strange Trip Ahead”

November 19, 2025 Andrew Raw 0
Light, poppy indie-country with strong melodies and engaging words about life’s struggles. “Strange Trip Ahead” is Canadian Mariel Buckley’s third studio album, after her 2018 debut “Driving in the Dark” and 2022’s “Everywhere I Used to […]
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36 years later – Stephen McCarthy and Kevin Pittman to release The Sky Chiefs debut

November 19, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0
Richmond, Virginia-based artists Stephen McCarthy (The Long Ryders, The Jayhawks) and Kevin Pittman (The Dads) have joined forces as The Sky Chiefs and announced their forthcoming self-titled LP will be released on 13th February 2026. In […]

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