Interviews
Interview – J.S. Ondara
J.S. Ondara’s journey from Nairobi to Minnesota, Bob Dylan’s home state, is a fascinating one. He arrived in America without any connections in the music business or even a guitar; all he had was his dream […]
Articles by Andrew Frolish
Live Reviews
Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul, O2 Forum, Kentish Town, London, 24th May 2019
A gig with bongo, flute, trumpet, trombone and saxophone solos, delivered in the context of a street party atmosphere, is offering something truly different. A busy and buoyant crowd packed into the O2 Forum to experience […]
Album Reviews
Ryan Thompson & The Delicate Hounds “Waiting on a Ghost” (Independent, 2019)
The debut album from Sacramento-based Ryan Thompson delivers country-infused Americana that showcases his solid song-writing skills. In his own words, Thompson says: “I did not spend my twenties on the music scene, trying to make a […]
Features
Americana A-Z – Lindi Ortega
The Americana A-Z is sometimes a means to celebrate a legend of the genre or it is often a way of reminding readers of a forgotten gem. This week, for the letter ‘O’, we’re shining the […]
Album Reviews
Kathy Zimmer “Sparkling Smile” (Independent, 2019)
Following the 2018 release of ‘White Noise’, Kathy Zimmer’s new EP, ‘Sparkling Smile’, continues to develop her self-styled cosmopolitan folk sound. Once again, she effectively pulls off the trick of sounding warmly familiar and yet entirely […]