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Impossible dream realised: Patty Griffin returns with new album in July

June 5, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Patty Griffin is an artist who requires no introduction in these pages. The GRAMMY award-winning songwriter and performer has announced her new full-length opus, “Crown Of Roses”. It is her 11th studio album and first in […]

Album cover artwork for Pippa Blundell's "common thread"

Pippa Blundell “common thread”

June 5, 2025 Andrew Raw 0

Evocative words painting a vivid picture of a relationship, accompanied by lush and sensuous music. “common thread” is Glaswegian Pippa Blundell’s debut album, and comes after her 2023 EP “sisters”. She wrote all the songs and […]

Bruce Springsteen “Adelita” – Mexico beckons…

June 5, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

As he continues his run of UK dates, it’s still a while until the release of Springsteen’s much-anticipated lost albums box set – seven previously released full recordings. Some have detected a slight cynicism in the […]

Video Premiere: Elena Loper “Brodeo Waltz (You Don’t Belong Here)”

June 5, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0

‘Brodeo Waltz’ is the haunting new single from Elena Loper. With her acoustic guitar and tumbling notes on the piano, the Pacific Northwest-based artist manages to convey an unexpected intensity and a bleak mood that matches […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Billy Bragg

June 4, 2025 Darren Lumbroso 3

I first saw Billy Bragg play live on 30 December 1984 at the Lyceum Ballroom in the Strand in London. I used to be able to recall all the times I’d seen him perform but I […]

James Felice announces release of second solo album in November

September 30, 2026 0

James Felice has announced that Homeworld Blue, his sophomore solo album, will be released on 13th November 2026 via Conor Oberst’s Million Stars Records. Produced by Nate Walcott of Bright Eyes and recorded in Omaha, Nebraska, […]

Mildred “Bird Laugh” – snow is falling

September 30, 2026 0

Mildred have not let the grass grow; their debut release came out earlier this year, and already they have new music in the form of a double A-side single, of which Bird Laugh forms an A-side. As […]

Video: Arborist “The Taming Of Horses” – Time is all in our minds

September 30, 2026 0

Here’s the latest single from award-winning singer-songwriter Arborist, also known as Mark McCambridge. The Taming Of Horses features layers of atmospheric instrumentation that lift up the tuneful keys and reinforce McCambridge’s ranging, melodic voice. His vocals […]

Year: 2025

Impossible dream realised: Patty Griffin returns with new album in July

Pippa Blundell “common thread”

Bruce Springsteen “Adelita” – Mexico beckons…

Video Premiere: Elena Loper “Brodeo Waltz (You Don’t Belong Here)”

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Billy Bragg

James Felice announces release of second solo album in November

Mildred “Bird Laugh” – snow is falling

Video: Arborist “The Taming Of Horses” – Time is all in our minds

Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”

Brian Fallon & The Painkillers “Not Bad for New Jersey”