November 2025 – Page 17

Mavis Staples “Sad and Beautiful World”

November 17, 2025 FredArnold 3

Octogenarian soul superstar releases as good an album as any in her career. What is there left to say about Mavis Staples? A member of her family’s close harmony gospel group since the late 40s, she […]

Anniversary Cheers: Ramsay Midwood’s “Shoot Out At The OK Chinese Restaurant” celebrates its 25th birthday

November 17, 2025 Paul Russell 0

There are some albums that just click with you – no rhyme or reason. Just because it speaks to you in a musical way that most other albums don’t. Back in 1999, whilst working at a […]

Courtney Hartman “With You”

November 17, 2025 Helen Jones 0

Gentle meditations on motherhood offer a rare vulnerability that hits heavy. Courtney Hartman’s previous album, 2021’s “Glade”, was very much a solitary affair – Hartman recorded the bulk of it alone as she lived in a […]

Jeffrey Martin returns with new album “Alive” and UK/Ireland tour dates

November 17, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Our friends over at Loose Records have announced the release of a new live album by Jeffrey Martin which arrives on 20th February 2026, which will be preceded by a string of UK and Ireland tour […]

The Twang Factor 4 Presents: Sorrel Nation

November 17, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

Yes, that is her real name. Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk-rock to country and engages audiences with emotive lyrics, 70s-inspired style and a voice full of soul that can truly open […]

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 […]

Artwork for Clever Hopes album "Even Gooder Than Tomorrow"

Clever Hopes “Even Gooder Than Tomorrow”

September 16, 2026 0

Masterful songs of grief and wonder on an exceptional album of nuanced folk rock. Clever Hopes is the vehicle for the songs of Andrew Shaver and this is his third album. His first two albums were […]

Month: November 2025

Mavis Staples “Sad and Beautiful World”

Anniversary Cheers: Ramsay Midwood’s “Shoot Out At The OK Chinese Restaurant” celebrates its 25th birthday

Courtney Hartman “With You”

Jeffrey Martin returns with new album “Alive” and UK/Ireland tour dates

The Twang Factor 4 Presents: Sorrel Nation

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

Carleton Stone “Midnight Rose”