Andy Davidson

Hannah Aldridge “Dream of America”

June 29, 2023 Andy Davidson 0

Latest from Aldridge veers towards electronic pop-noir with an overall dark and often melancholic vibe. Album number four has Aldridge songwriting through a cinematic lens. Released through Swedish alternative indie label Icons Creating Evil Art, it […]

Ryan Martin John “Goodness Gracious Graceless”

June 2, 2023 Andy Davidson 0

A sun-kissed debut. Australian Ryan Martin John has taken cues from country singer-songwriters and record makers from the late 60’s and early 70’s to create his debut album ‘Goodness Gracious Graceless.’ John recorded and produced the […]

Live Review: David Starr & Eric Stucky, The Invernairne, Nairn – 6th May 2023

May 15, 2023 Andy Davidson 0

David Starr finished his Spring Tour of the UK with an accomplished performance at the Invernairne Guest House as a band of residents, visitors and followers had the pleasure of hearing some fine live music while […]

Michael Jerome Brown "Gettin' Together" album cover

Michael Jerome Browne “Gettin’ Together”

May 12, 2023 Andy Davidson 0

Sincere imitation from a distinguished musician and some virtuoso friends. Michael Jerome Browne’s promo describes him as a musician’s musician. A blues archivist and knowledgeable on all points that connect American Roots Music. When he isn’t […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Beyoncé & The Dixie Chicks “Daddy Lessons”

May 2, 2023 Andy Davidson 0

From The King of Juke Joint Swing to Queen Bey. Despite the anxiety of being designated driver for this week, I thoroughly enjoyed unpacking last Monday’s link by Guy Lincoln. The phrase ‘nom de plume‘ had […]

Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Rabbits”

July 24, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week, and we leave you dear reader with a new song from Alberta’s Starpainter who this week have officially confirmed their new album, Cayenne Flowerbed, which will be out […]

Artwork for Jenny Reynolds album "Willow and Stone"

Jenny Reynolds “Willow and Stone”

July 24, 2026 0

Songs on surviving life from an accomplished singer-songwriter, with hints of jazz amongst the folk rock accompaniment. Jenny Reynolds is a singer-songwriter, initially from Boston but now firmly a part of the Texas scene for the […]

Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward

July 24, 2026 0

End Times Elevator Music is a special record to behold. From the Link Wray fuzz guitar rumbles on opener No Alarm to the title track closer, which arrives like Ben Schneider and Brendan Urie collaborated, there […]

Articles by Andy Davidson

Hannah Aldridge “Dream of America”

Ryan Martin John “Goodness Gracious Graceless”

Live Review: David Starr & Eric Stucky, The Invernairne, Nairn – 6th May 2023

Michael Jerome Browne “Gettin’ Together”

AUK’s Chain Gang: Beyoncé & The Dixie Chicks “Daddy Lessons”

Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Rabbits”

Jenny Reynolds “Willow and Stone”

Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward

Classic Clips: Patty Loveless and Chris Stapleton “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive” at CMA Awards, 2022

Teenage Fanclub don’t dare to dream on new album and tour this autumn