January 2026 – Page 5

Video Premiere: Michael Rudd “The Water” – the other side of being human

January 28, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

‘The Water’ by New Mexico-based roots singer-songwriter Michael Rudd is a quietly epic song that feels all the more powerful for its understated approach. Opening with just the dramatic percussion from Mark Clark on drums, the […]

Folk Tracks Roundup Special – Pete Seeger

January 27, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

He seemed like a hearty oak that could never be felled, the one person who might avoid the fate of all people, but it is twelve years today since the titan of folk Pete Seeger died. […]

“Mud Blood Bone”: New album and European/ UK tour dates from Cat Clyde

January 27, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Canadian indie-folk artist Cat Clyde has announced her new album, “Mud Blood Bone”, to be released on 13th March 2026 via Concord Records, as well as a list of European and UK tour dates supporting the […]

Emily Scott Robinson “Appalachia”

January 27, 2026 John Lee 1

Emily Scott Robinson digs deeply into the historical sounds of American folk but produces a contemporary and moving album. Robinson’s latest album tackles the hard truths of life head-on, never pretending things are easy. Across songs […]

More People Really Should Know About: Austin Plaine

January 27, 2026 Andy Short 2

The cover shot of Austin Plaine’s debut album shows a long, straight train track disappearing into the distance. Alluding to a long journey of discovery. A trip Plaine himself admits he never expected or even aspired […]

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

Video Premiere: Michael Rudd “The Water” – the other side of being human

Folk Tracks Roundup Special – Pete Seeger

“Mud Blood Bone”: New album and European/ UK tour dates from Cat Clyde

Emily Scott Robinson “Appalachia”

More People Really Should Know About: Austin Plaine

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”