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The Northern Belle “Bats In The Attic”

March 12, 2024 Darren Lumbroso 0
The best of nordicana and Scandinavian pop summed up on Norwegians’ fifth long player. It’s only just over 30 years ago that writing a letter was the only affordable way to communicate with loved ones in […]
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Jonathan Peyton “Nothing Here’s The Same”

March 1, 2024 Darren Lumbroso 0
Honest and evocative songwriting with some beautiful harmonies from Peyton’s wife, Abigail. Jonathan Peyton certainly sings from the heart, his songs are emotive and evocative. The emotional substance of his songs is heightened by the wonderful […]
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The High Hawks “Mother Nature’s Show”

February 20, 2024 Darren Lumbroso 0
Cosy recording which traverses a range of musical styles and flavours of rock including Southern and country. The High Hawks first got together in 2019. They comprise six members of various bands including: Leftover Salmon; Hard […]
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Fangs And Twang “You Monster”

January 30, 2024 Darren Lumbroso 1
An album of fiddle-driven, creepy escapades which also makes some serious points. Formed in 2014 Fangs And Twang comprise Billy LaLonde (drums, vocals), Andy Benes (guitar, vocals) and Joe Bertoletti (bass, vocals) all of whom are […]
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Tyrone Cotton “Man Like Me”

December 22, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 0
A deeply personal record which brings together a host of musical styles. Tyrone Cotton’s songs are a blend of folk, blues, soul, jazz and rock’n’roll. He’s been a fixture on the Louisville music scene for the […]

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Holly Carter live at Newbald Village Hall, North Newbald, Yorkshire - 1st March 2026

Live Review: Holly Carter, Newbald Village Hall, North Newbald, Yorkshire – 1st March 2026

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Book Review: Mitch Baranowski (editor) “Austin’s Music Scene: Your Guide to the City’s Most Iconic Artists & Venues”

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Holly Carter live at Newbald Village Hall, North Newbald, Yorkshire - 1st March 2026
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Live Review: Holly Carter, Newbald Village Hall, North Newbald, Yorkshire – 1st March 2026

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There is a sense of civility about teatime concerts on a Sunday. They fit in perfectly with the presumed ambience and relaxed pace. Sunday papers lazily perused, Sunday lunch heartily devoured, and still time for an […]
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Book Review: Mitch Baranowski (editor) “Austin’s Music Scene: Your Guide to the City’s Most Iconic Artists & Venues”

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In 1991 Austin City Council declared the city the Live Music Capital of the World. The live music and festival scene has grown over the years, including internationally recognised events like South by Southwest and Sutin […]
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Section House “Hobo’s Lonesome Blues” – discarded and alone…

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This latest example of a bluegrass tune that we’ve had to hand has a very traditional feel to it – and that’s no accident because Section House is something of a supergroup but together to channel […]

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Interview: Toad the Wet Sprocket – forty years of awkward grace

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At 55, Glen Phillips sounds both reflective and lightly amused when he talks about the band he co-founded as a teenager in Santa Barbara, California. Four decades later, Toad the Wet Sprocket is still touring, still […]
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Interview: Lady Nade on being involved in a Netflix drama, inspiration, identity and mental health in music

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Runner-up in our readers’ poll for Best UK Artist in 2025, Lady Nade has steadily built a reputation as one of the most distinctive and emotionally resonant voices in UK roots music. Blending jazz, Americana, folk, […]
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Interview: Willie Nile keeps the light on for great American rock’n’roll

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I do a lot of my listening to music while out walking in the mornings, with or without a dog. The day after Willie Nile’s The Great American Light arrived in the mailbox, I popped the […]

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We’ve already covered 2020’s AmericanaFest which returns to the UK at the end of January next year, and now details are emerging of the array of artists who’ll be playing the festival which is, er, extensive […]
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John Jenkins “Growing Old” (Independent, 2020)

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“I’m growing old” is the first, uncompromising, line of the first song on Liverpool-based John Jenkins’ latest album, and “I’m singing this song before I die” is  – in theory – the last line of the […]
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Now this will brighten up anybody’s day.  A loving spoof of O Brother, Where Art Thou accompanies a great song, replete with harmonies and jangle, from the double 2018 UK Americana Award nominated Danny George Wilson, Robin […]

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