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Video Premiere: Zoe FitzGerald Carter “Lying Voices” – the consequences of all that endless lying

February 13, 2026 Andrew Frolish 1

The latest single from author-turned-songwriter Zoe FitzGerald Carter is a powerful political statement. She rails against the administration, expressing disbelief that Donald Trump could possibly be elected President for a second term. In ‘Lying Voices’, Carter’s […]

Top Ten Americana Songs Of All Time: Keith Hargreaves

February 12, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 12

There have been several commendable efforts in this series before now, but the time has come for the definitive list. Each track is both a representative of a strand of listening within the genre, as well […]

Toad the Wet Sprocket “RINGS: The Acoustic Sessions”

February 12, 2026 Darren Lumbroso 2

Thoughtful acoustic reworkings of well-known tracks and deep cuts. Toad the Wet Sprocket have been around, albeit, intermittently for 40 years, so it feels an appropriate anniversary to release what could be deemed a 14 track […]

Interview: Jim White on Trey Blake and the backstory of “Precious Bane”

February 12, 2026 A.Francis Tritico 2

If you’ve heard anything about Jim White, you’ve probably heard about the surfing, the modeling, the cab driving, and the unlikely way David Byrne changed his life with a record deal. You’ve heard about the junk […]

Artwork for Lucy Mellenfield album "Tell The Water, She Will Listen"

Lucy Mellenfield “Tell The Water, She Will Listen”

February 12, 2026 Pete Hill 0

Passion and originality announce the arrival of a rare talent. Lucy Mellenfield began self-releasing her music while studying at the University of Southampton. It was a move to Birmingham to continue her education via a master’s […]