Andrew Raw

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 […]

Artwork for Hollie Rogers album "Criminal Heart"

Hollie Rogers “Criminal Heart”

September 2, 2022 Andrew Raw 0

A strong album from a talented artist with mainstream appeal. Hollie Rogers is a singer-songwriter, originally from Cornwall. She has opened for acts like KT Tunstall, Suzanne Vega, Midge Ure, Paolo Nutini and Ralph McTell and […]

Cassie Jean and The Fireflies “Heart Over Head”

August 23, 2022 Andrew Raw 0

Swinging country with love and heartbreak as lyrical themes. Cassie Jean Barbaresi is a Texas-born singer-songwriter and, topically, a soccer player who stills plays and also coaches her sons’ teams. She and her partner, Rich Odato, […]

Interview: The Roseline play sweet music but you must accept the thorns

August 12, 2026 0

It’s no secret that americana music in all its colorful variations has been prevalent and in vogue for years now as countless bands and singer/songwriters from the last two decades have found success filtering their music […]

Anniversary Cheers: The Mercy Brothers “Strange Adventure” celebrates 23 years

August 12, 2026 0

Cupcakes & Muffins re-release The Mercy Brothers album; Barrence Whitfield and Michael Dinallo join together in a musical journey of discovery, and it sounds spectacular. We are not used to 23-year anniversaries; they come around but […]

Artwork for Laura Veirs album "Temple Songs"

Laura Veirs “Temple Songs”

August 12, 2026 0

A welcome and successful return to songwriting and making records. Temple Songs, the 14th solo album released by Laura Veirs, represents something of a comeback for the Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter, author, music teacher, podcaster and visual […]

Articles by Andrew Raw

Stacey McNeill & Jonathan Smith “Walking Barefoot”

Carleton Stone “Papercut”

Truth & Salvage Co. “Atoms Form”

Hollie Rogers “Criminal Heart”

Cassie Jean and The Fireflies “Heart Over Head”

Interview: The Roseline play sweet music but you must accept the thorns

Anniversary Cheers: The Mercy Brothers “Strange Adventure” celebrates 23 years

Laura Veirs “Temple Songs”

After six years, Laura Cortese announces new studio album “Lucky Water”

Stephen Jacques “Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz”