Ben Roberts

H.B. Nielsen “It’s Today Again”

March 24, 2021 Ben Roberts 0

Beautifully well created 4 track E.P for fans of Bright Eyes, Brian Fallon and Okkervil River. H.B. Nielsen is referred to as a “Swedish, tattooing, singer-songwriter”, who moved from Sweden to New York as a teenager […]

Trailhead “Into The Mountains”

March 2, 2021 Ben Roberts 0

Simple but effective “Eurocana” from Germany’s Trailhead, following his journey over the Alps. In a time where we’re all learning to appreciate the simple things in life, Trailhead comes out with something that allows us to […]

Andrea Baker “Wild In The Hollow” (Independent, 2019)

November 12, 2019 Ben Roberts 0

If you want to hear of honesty through one person and their music, then ‘Wild In The Hollow’ would be a great place to start. This record bleeds truth and brings you right back to the […]

The Daybreakers “Worn Out Dream” (Independent, 2019)

October 18, 2019 Ben Roberts 0

The Daybreakers are a roots-rock band out of Wrentham, MA. ‘Worn Out Dream’ is the band’s second outing, a concept album following the journey of two brothers in a band that doesn’t quite make it. The […]

Rachel Sermanni “So It Turns” (Independent, 2019)

September 25, 2019 Ben Roberts 0

Breaking out of Scotland, Rachel Sermanni gifts us her 3rd full length release ‘So It Turns’. Sermanni opted to release this record independently after previously working alongside Rough Trade Records and Middle of the Road Recordings. […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 245 “Stop….thief…”

September 21, 2026 0

I went to Brighton this week to see The Jayhawks. They were playing at the newly restored Corn Exchange. The gig was being promoted by the excellent Brighthelmstone Promotions, and a good time was promised and […]

Brown Wimpenny “Shady Grove” – chugs like a fast train

September 21, 2026 0

This latest single from Brown Wimpenny heralds the Autumn into Winter tour by the band alongside an ever-changing roster of artists from the same Broadside Hacks record label. The song came into their repertoire in an […]

Video: Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground “Ships at Sea” – wonderfully-warm and woozy

September 21, 2026 0

Check out the absorbing Ships at Sea from Boston-based bluegrass quintet Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground. Written by Toronto-based band Basset, this is a gorgeously-tuneful song that showcases Setiawan’s clear, pure voice. The words are full […]

Articles by Ben Roberts

H.B. Nielsen “It’s Today Again”

Trailhead “Into The Mountains”

Andrea Baker “Wild In The Hollow” (Independent, 2019)

The Daybreakers “Worn Out Dream” (Independent, 2019)

Rachel Sermanni “So It Turns” (Independent, 2019)

Sounds from beyond the Shed 245 “Stop….thief…”

Brown Wimpenny “Shady Grove” – chugs like a fast train

Video: Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground “Ships at Sea” – wonderfully-warm and woozy

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