Andrew Raw

Cover of the Julian Taylor album "Beyond The Reservoir"

Julian Taylor “Beyond The Reservoir”

November 10, 2022 Andrew Raw 0

Country-folk with excellent lyrics from songwriter with both Mohawk and West Indian heritage. Although this album is good musically, with many songs having melodies that grow on you over time, it is the compelling lyrics with […]

KB Bayley “Flatlands”

October 31, 2022 Andrew Raw 0

Beautiful lap steel guitar with poignant lyrics. The first thing to say about KB Bayley is what an excellent lap steel guitarist he is. This album is full of beautiful music, beautifully played. It has a […]

Album cover for "Walking Barefoot" by Stacey McNeill and Jonathan Smith

Stacey McNeill & Jonathan Smith “Walking Barefoot”

October 24, 2022 Andrew Raw 0

Sweet melodies and strong, emotional lyrics from folk duo. From North Wales, Stacey McNeill and Jonathan Smith formed as a songwriting duo in 2020 when they realised that they had a musical compatibility. This is their […]

Front cover for Carleton Stone album "Papercut"

Carleton Stone “Papercut”

October 11, 2022 Andrew Raw 0

Strong alt-country with a positive view on life’s ups and downs. Canadian Carleton Stone has made this solo record after a 2017 album with the group Paper Cities and three solo albums before that. It is […]

Album cover for "Atoms Form" by Truth & Salvage Co.

Truth & Salvage Co. “Atoms Form”

October 3, 2022 Andrew Raw 0

Poppy southern rock full of vim and vigour. Truth & Salvage Co. were formed in 2005 and opened for the Black Crowes in 2009 after being signed to the group’s Silver Arrow label. They made their […]