November 2025 – Page 16

Dave Helgi Johan “Unholy Hours”

November 18, 2025 Paul Russell 0

Catchy lo-fi latest for Canadian with fun at its core. Dave Helgi Johan has spent over a decade performing with numerous bands. He was originally from Winnipeg, Canada, growing up in an Icelandic settler-origin village. However, […]

Campbell / Jensen, live, the Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey. 9th February 2024

Live Review: Ashley Campbell, Blackheath Halls, London – 8th November 2025

November 18, 2025 Ben Yelton 4

Some gigs quickly fade from memory, no matter how engaging the artist or clever the songs. Others dig their way into your mind and stay there for days or weeks afterwards. Ashley Campbell’s gig at the […]

Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome “Is It True” – maybe not

November 18, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

A long overdue return from Carla Olson, this time again singing with Tall Poppy Syndrome who are themselves an interesting band including as they do Vince Melouney, Australian guitar legend and member of the (psych-era) Bee […]

Video: Valerie June “Runnin’ and Searchin'”

November 18, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0

Valerie June and her music embody hope, love, joy and truth. Through her soulful blend of psychedelic folk, Appalachian music, bluegrass, and country, with gospel flavours and hymnal qualities, June searches for something better, and her […]

Interview: Rebecca Pidgeon’s search for truth in a place of no illusions

November 17, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

When Los Angeles-based musician and actress Rebecca Pidgeon notes that the recording of her twelfth album, Unillusion, marks a return to the organic, acoustic sounds of her Chesky Records debut The Raven, everything about this album […]

New(ish) Dean Owens album out next month with intimate tour dates to support

September 16, 2026 0

Award-winning Scottish troubadour Dean Owens is nothing if not prolific! Since 2022, he has released 4 new studio albums (including recordings with iconic Latin rockers Calexico, and collaborations with celebrated Italian producer Don Antonio and Grammy […]

Mama’s Broke “Reunion”

September 16, 2026 0

Beautifully intimate offering from hugely talented Canadian duo rewards the attentive listener. Mama’s Broke, Canadian duo Amy Lou Keeler and Lisa Maria, have spent many a year on the road. Their 2017 debut album Count The […]

Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

September 16, 2026 0

Bright Phoebus is one of the three great “lost” albums of its era – as special in its way as No Other or Forever Changes because, like these albums, it redefined what was possible within a […]

Month: November 2025

Dave Helgi Johan “Unholy Hours”

Live Review: Ashley Campbell, Blackheath Halls, London – 8th November 2025

Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome “Is It True” – maybe not

Video: Valerie June “Runnin’ and Searchin'”

Interview: Rebecca Pidgeon’s search for truth in a place of no illusions

New(ish) Dean Owens album out next month with intimate tour dates to support

Mama’s Broke “Reunion”

Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

Clever Hopes “Even Gooder Than Tomorrow”

Bryan Adams wonders “How’s It Goin'” on new roots rock album about Canada