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Long Prairie “Humble Love” – just love, that’s all

September 18, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

There’s nothing between the song and the listener with ‘Humble Love‘ from Minnesota Long Prairie – it’s an earnest declaration of adoration that only gains weight from the lack of clutter in the accompaniment – a […]

Video: Eleni Drake “Half Alive” (Live Version)

September 18, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the gorgeous new single from British/Greek singer-songwriter and producer Eleni Drake. ‘Half Alive’ is performed live in the woods for this stripped back version of the song, which focuses our attention on Drake’s heartfelt delivery […]

Preview: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass confirm a stellar line up for their 25th anniversary

September 17, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 1

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (HSB) has confirmed the full lineup for its silver anniversary in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park from Friday, October 3rd to Sunday, October 5th. The lineup is an extraordinary collection of artists, many […]

Track Premiere: Maygen & The Birdwatcher “Hat Man Blues”

September 17, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

Have you ever had the ‘Hat Man Blues‘? Maygen & The Birdwatcher, the Minnesota based bluegrass influenced band certainly have. But, perhaps it’s not a concept that you’re familiar with – well the band’s Noah Neumann […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Neko Case

September 17, 2025 Fiona Golden 1

Neko Case has been on my mind a lot recently. Perhaps it’s the autumn and the mood swing of weather that prompts some thoughtful angst, but I’ve also noticed she is having a bit of a […]

Interview: Hank Alrich and his sonic explorations

July 7, 2026 0

Like the old sailors of yore, Hank Alrich sure knows how to spin a yarn, though I doubt his are made up or heavily stretched. They keep your attention. I would contentedly sit in an armchair […]

George Mann and Si Kahn “Mayday!”

July 7, 2026 0

An old-styled folk protest album from two past masters of the genre which skewers the current administration with acerbic lyrics. This is George Mann and Si Kahn’s second album working together following the release of Labor […]

JP Harris is “Shaving A Dead Man” with his new album

July 7, 2026 0

JP Harris, known across the americana world as a craftsman of outlaw country and old-time music, has announced his sixth full-length album. Shaving A Dead Man, produced by and featuring GRAMMY-winning musician Chance McCoy (Old Crow […]

Year: 2025

Long Prairie “Humble Love” – just love, that’s all

Video: Eleni Drake “Half Alive” (Live Version)

Preview: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass confirm a stellar line up for their 25th anniversary

Track Premiere: Maygen & The Birdwatcher “Hat Man Blues”

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Neko Case

Interview: Hank Alrich and his sonic explorations

George Mann and Si Kahn “Mayday!”

JP Harris is “Shaving A Dead Man” with his new album

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