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The Boy The Earth Sings To “The Quiet Voice of God”

November 25, 2025 Bryan Bance 0
An adventurous foray into cinematic folk and bluegrass. The Boy The Earth Sings To is the latest project from musician and filmmaker Joshua Britt. Previously, Britt’s songwriting and musicianship were on display with the folk-rock leaning […]
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The Barr Brothers “Let It Hiss”

October 17, 2025 Bryan Bance 0
Montreal-based band embrace the hiss with engaging collection of songs and sounds. After an eight-year pause, The Barr Brothers return with their latest release, “Let It Hiss”, an album arising from a period of personal and […]
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Nicki Bluhm “Rancho Deluxe”

October 1, 2025 Bryan Bance 0
A timeless collection of songs rooted in the here and now. Nicki Bluhm knows a thing or two about life on the road having dedicated the better part of two decades as an itinerant musician. With […]
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Jackson Scribner “Depression Kids”

September 18, 2025 Bryan Bance 0
Texas troubadour’s impressive second album is a rewarding collection of late-night musings. While Jackson Scribner’s sophomore release likely won’t elicit cries of “Judas” directed at him, his move to a fuller, more electric sound warrants attention, […]
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Marshall Crenshaw “From the Hellhole”

August 29, 2025 Bryan Bance 1
Marshall Crenshaw emerges from the Hellhole with a solid collection of recent recordings. It’s been over 40 years since Marshall Crenshaw burst on the scene with his eponymous debut, and he returns with a collection of […]

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The title of this piece is “More People Really Should Know About“, but I’d wager that more people have come across Demi Marriner and her work than realise, so perhaps the piece should be entitled More […]
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The Third Mind “Spellbinder”

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Psychedelic rock supergroup continues to impress with a four-song EP companion piece to last year’s critically acclaimed album. There are very few musical collaborations doing the rounds these days as talented as The Third Mind. Formed […]
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