January 2026 – Page 4

Ben Reel “Spirit’s not Broken”

January 28, 2026 Darren Lumbroso 2

Irish bard returns with organ‑infused songs anchored in love, hope and resilience. Ben Reel has been a musician since 1989, when he was 17. He’s been hailed as the “Irish Bruce Springsteen” by some critics and […]

Paperback Riders: How many Gene Parsons bios do we need? The book bots are taking over Amazon

January 28, 2026 Tim Martin 3

For anyone interested in americana, The Byrds matter. We’ve covered biographies of Gram Parsons and Gene Clark in our Paperback Riders strand, and (spoiler alert) we’ll be looking at Johnny Rogan’s band bio ‘Timeless Flight’ soon. […]

Norwich superstars Brown Horse set to release third album in three years

January 28, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

Brown Horse, AUK favourites and incidentally named one of Brooklyn Vegan’s 10 Artists Shaping the New Indie-Country Boom, are set to return with their third album in as many years, “Total Dive”. With songs from each […]

Cover art for Julian Taylor's album "Anthology II"

Julian Taylor “Anthology II”

January 28, 2026 Graeme Tait 0

A second career retrospective album from the much-admired Canadian singer-songwriter helps complete his musical backstory, spanning over 25 years. With over 25 years in the music business under his belt, Julian Taylor has built an impeccable […]

Cabin Fever “Good Old Days” – living in the moment

January 28, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

It is high time that we featured some bluegrass here on the daily track, and where better to look for this North American art form than that bastion of musical excellence, Canada? Which is where we […]

EGREM recording studio Havana - Buena Vista Social Club

Anniversary Cheers: “Buena Vista Social Club” celebrates 30 years

August 20, 2026 0

World Circuit Records, celebrating 40 years, reissues world music’s most iconic album for its 30th birthday. When world music shot out of the blocks into the consciousness of a fascinated listening audience, one album, for various […]

Preview: The Long Road Festival of Country, Americana and Roots, 27th-30th August Stanford Hall Leicestershire

August 20, 2026 0

The Long Road Festival, at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, remains a favourite festival for americana fans – combining country, Americana and roots music. Running this year from Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th August, the festival lineup combines […]

Moon Attendant “Dum Evol”

August 20, 2026 0

A strange and often beguiling journey through psychedelic pop, fractured relationships and the lessons we learn the hard way. There is something immediately intriguing about Dum Evol. Brighton’s Moon Attendant have created an album that feels […]

Month: January 2026

Ben Reel “Spirit’s not Broken”

Paperback Riders: How many Gene Parsons bios do we need? The book bots are taking over Amazon

Norwich superstars Brown Horse set to release third album in three years

Julian Taylor “Anthology II”

Cabin Fever “Good Old Days” – living in the moment

Preview: The Long Road Festival of Country, Americana and Roots, 27th-30th August Stanford Hall Leicestershire

Moon Attendant “Dum Evol”

Book Review: Jeff Apter “King of Hearts, Roy Orbison”

Personal Trainer “Human Assholes”