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Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Richmond Fontaine

May 28, 2025 Andrew Raw 8
Richmond Fontaine was formed in Portland, Oregon, in 1994 and recorded eleven studio albums, four live albums and two EPs before calling it a day in 2016. There were various personnel in that time, but the […]
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Todd Adelman “Western Soul”

May 28, 2025 Daisy Innes 0
A trip out west, an exploration of the American Dream, and an investigation of what that means right now. As he tells us, “I’ll worry about yesterday tomorrow; I’m trying to get through today.” ‘Western Soul’ makes […]
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Gangstagrass invite UK fans to “find community in our antifascist celebration” in November

May 28, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0
The Brooklyn-based hip-hop-bluegrass band Gangstagrass have announced a return to the UK in November 2025 for what they describe as  “many awesome Gangstagrass parties!” The five-piece band, who have been blazing their particular trail since 2007, […]
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Interview: Chatham Rabbits can pull from a hatful of songs

May 28, 2025 Dean Nardi 1
It’s hard to pin down and stamp a genre like a Notary Public would on Chatham Rabbits. The husband-and-wife duo of Austin and Sarah McCombie started out in bluegrass and old-timey music, but they have taken […]
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Skydiggers “Dreams and Second Chances”

May 28, 2025 Fiona Golden 0
Roots rock meets modern musings. An album conceived in such a short period of time is bound to be a musical curiosity, and the story behind this one is fascinating. Each morning, at the Bathouse Recording […]

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

September 29, 2026 1
Shawn Colvin has long established herself as one of the most captivating of singer-songwriters. She’s an accomplished guitar player, possessed of a fine voice, and she’s a storyteller of great talent. Her first album, Steady On, […]
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Brian Fallon & The Painkillers “Not Bad for New Jersey”

September 29, 2026 0
Heartfelt heartland rock delivered by Gaslight Anthem frontman. Brian Fallon has been making music with The Gaslight Anthem for two decades. Outside of the band, over the past 10 years, he’s released a number of solo […]
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His Lordship announce new album, single, and all-star shows

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Following last year’s Bored Animal, Psychonaut Sounds/PIAS will release His Lordship’s tribute to Rock ‘n’ Roll pioneer Chuck Berry, Promised Land, on 13th November 2026, to celebrate what would’ve been his 100th birthday. His Lordship will […]

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  • Brian Fallon & The Painkillers “Not Bad for New Jersey”
  • His Lordship announce new album, single, and all-star shows
  • Live Review: Laura Veirs + Karl Blau, EartH Dalston – 16th September 2026
  • Our Man In The Field “Silverado”
  • More People Really Should Know About: Padraig Jack
  • Greyhounds “Live On 29th Street”
  • Ella Spencer “Howlin’ Wolf” – one lie too many
  • Video: Louise Bichan “Binnorie-o” Feat. Aoife O’Donovan – adorned with bits of old fiddles
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Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”

September 29, 2026 1
Shawn Colvin has long established herself as one of the most captivating of singer-songwriters. She’s an accomplished guitar player, possessed of a fine voice, and she’s a storyteller of great talent. Her first album, Steady On, […]
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Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

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Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]
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Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1
As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

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Here is the third single from Only Child’s upcoming new album ‘Straight Lines’, which is available to pre-order here.  The message is as beautiful as the musical execution.  With an engaging melody and Alan O’Hare’s characterful […]
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Three for Silver “The Way We Burn” (Independent 2017)

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Sometimes a style is clear, defined and worn heartily on the sleeve for all to see. Other times a musical style can be subtle, nuanced and gently weaving in and out of tradition and innovation. Sometimes, […]
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Video Premiere: Marian Runk “Natural Disaster”

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Over in the USA, hurricane season is fast approaching, while funding to help prepare for the potential conditions has been declining. Consequently, Marian Runk’s song ‘Natural Disaster’ has been on her mind a lot lately. After […]

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