Darren Lumbroso

Artwork for Leland And The Silver Wells album “Straight To Your Town”.

Leland And The Silver Wells “Straight To Your Town”

June 1, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 0

Well produced record from multi talented Leland Ettinger and her band. Leland Ettinger is undoubtedly a talented artist, not only is she is a multi-instrumentalist, but also a gifted photographer. The Silver Wells comprise some of […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Joan Shelley “Teal”

May 30, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 0

In the last Chain Gang article, Viv Fish connected us to the excellent ‘Fire In The Sea!’, an album by Maria Shiel, which commences with the sounds of the sea breaking against the shore and features […]

Artwork for Kevin Morby album "This Is A Photograph"

Kevin Morby “This Is A Photograph”

May 23, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 0

Magnificent and meditative album from Lubbock born singer songwriter. There are certain threads that run through this album; it’s a reflection on the passing of time, life, death and how we use our fleeting interlude on […]

Small Venue Heroes: Darren Hayman

May 17, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 0

Born in Essex Darren Hayman was the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist in Hefner, an indie band beloved by John Peel. Following their spilt 20 years ago Hayman has been prolific, producing around 21 albums, numerous […]

Artwork for The Cowboy Junkies album Songs Of The Recollection

Cowboy Junkies “Songs Of The Recollection”

April 19, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 0

Superb collection of cover versions from alt-country veterans. The Cowboy Junkies initially came to most people’s attention via their cover version of ‘Sweet Jane’ released over 30 years ago. Their first album in 1986 was comprised […]

Live Review: Seasick Steve, Folk by the Oak – 19th July 2026

July 29, 2026 0

On a long, hot Sunday afternoon, there can’t be many places better to be than at one of the most laid-back of festivals, Folk by the Oak, which is held in the grounds of Hatfield House. […]

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0

American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]

Hovvdy “Big World”

July 29, 2026 0

Radio-friendly album with indie leanings is a perfect summer soundtrack. How long do you have to be in the music business to be categorised as “seasoned veterans”? That is the label now being attached to Will […]

Articles by Darren Lumbroso

Leland And The Silver Wells “Straight To Your Town”

AUK’s Chain Gang: Joan Shelley “Teal”

Kevin Morby “This Is A Photograph”

Small Venue Heroes: Darren Hayman

Cowboy Junkies “Songs Of The Recollection”

Live Review: Seasick Steve, Folk by the Oak – 19th July 2026

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

Hovvdy “Big World”

Track Premiere: Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter “What We Did With The Place”

Video: Ghost Flowers “By Then” – how to carve your place in life