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Joe Wilkes “Hope in my Chest, Fire in my Throat”

February 27, 2026 Dave James 0
Rich storytelling, humour, and sharp political observation. On his fifth album, Joe Wilkes delivers a powerful statement of intent. ‘Hope In My Chest, Fire In My Throat’ finds the folk troubadour at his most focused, combining […]
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Latest Podcast now available featuring Rupert Orton from PRB Presents talking Red Rooster and more

February 27, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0
This week’s podcast features an interview with Rupert Orton of PRB Presents, who not only programmes loads of americana shows around the UK and EU but also is lead booker for the Red Rooster Festival that […]
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Track Premiere: P.J. M Bond “Ponderosa Pine”

February 27, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0
We’re very happy to offer an early listen to today’s premiere –  Ponderosa Pine is the second single by Dutch singer-songwriter P.J.M. Bond off his new album Coyote (King of the Island).  It’s one of a […]
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Video: Effie Zilch “Evergreen”

February 27, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0
It’s time to get moving with Evergreen, the latest single from Bay Area duo Effie Zilch, comprised of GRAMMY-winning producer and guitarist Steve Wyreman and guitarist and singer Evanne Barcenas. In this immediately-engaging single, Barcenas invites […]
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The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: Andrew Frolish

February 26, 2026 Andrew Frolish 8
As ever, with features of this type, a great deal more time was spent reflecting, taking notes and re-listening to a huge number of great songs than was actually spent on the writing. Like most of […]

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Otis Gibbs hails from Wanamaker, a suburb of Indianapolis, Indiana. He now lives with his partner, musician and visual artist Amy Lashley, in that alt-country mecca, East Nashville. His father, grandfather and uncle played music and […]
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The Hanging Stars “Just A Day”

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Harmonies, hooks and retrospective riffs underpinned by exemplary production values. Popularly regarded as among the leading exponents of americana in the UK, The Hanging Stars have a ten-year track record of successful albums and tours behind […]
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Katie Pruitt to release her third album “Fool for the Fleeting” in September

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Singer/songwriter/guitarist Katie Pruitt has announced her new album, Fools for the Fleeting will be released on 18th September 2026 via Rounder Records. The Nashville-based musician reckons with the impermanence that comes with being human. Her most […]

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Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0
In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]
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Interview: Dirk Powell on “Wake” and bridging modern and age-old roots music

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Dirk Powell is a special kind of musician, someone who, through family connections, knows and understands both Appalachia and Cajun music, and is at the same time comfortable with modern music technology. He has won four […]
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Interview: Ma Polaine’s Great Decline is thriving

June 10, 2026 0
With influences in blues, jazz and country, Ma Polaine’s Great Decline is actually thriving on their fifth album, Monster Swan (2025). Based in Somerset, England, Beth Packer’s distinctive, emotive vocals, coupled with her evocative lyrics, create […]

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Video Premiere: Bird “Sunny Days”

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The latest single from Janie Price, also known as singer-songwriter Bird, is a moody, mysterious piece that hooks you in and stays with you afterwards. Co-written with Andy Dunlop of Travis, this is an atmospheric, folky […]
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Pokey LaFarge “Rhumba Country”

April 24, 2024 0
Sunny, Summery, Vintage. Born Andrew Heissler and, interestingly, putting his birth name against his songwriting, singer Pokey LaFarge based his quirky renaming on the childhood nickname used by his mother. Growing up in Illinois, his love […]
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