David Jarman

Classic Americana Albums: Ry Cooder “Into The Purple Valley” (Warner, 1972)

May 21, 2020 David Jarman 0

Ry Cooder has a unique and special place in the Americana realm, his reputation based on his consummate skills on guitar (especially slide, where many rate him among the world’s best) and mandolin, and as an […]

Kornastone “Spin Me The World” EP (Independent, 2020)

May 12, 2020 David Jarman 0

‘Spin Me The World‘ is the latest release from the Wolverhampton -based five-piece band Kornastone, following their debut album ‘Oh My Days’ released in 2018 and ‘Beautiful Day’ EP released last year. The band is headed […]

My Girl The River “Cardinal in the Snow” (Independent, 2020)

April 21, 2020 David Jarman 0

‘Cardinal in the Snow‘ is the second album from duo My Girl The River, fronted by Louisiana native Kris Wilkinson on vocals and acoustic guitar and featuring her partner and bassist Joe Hughes, with contributions from […]

Miracle Whips “The Art of Facts” (DevilDuck Records, 2020)

April 8, 2020 David Jarman 0

‘The Art of Facts‘ is the debut album from Portland, Oregon based band ‘Miracle Whips’. Described by the band as ‘porch music’, it is gentle and reflective, with subtle and well-crafted songs, featuring evocative impressionistic lyrics, […]

Evan Uhlmann “Tea Lady” (Dog Legs Records, 2020)

March 26, 2020 David Jarman 0

‘Tea Lady‘ is the first album for 9 years by Evan Uhlmann, a 28-year-old Chicago based singer-songwriter. This self-penned record sits squarely in Bill Callahan ‘Smog‘ era territory, characterised by deadpan vocals, and mid-tempo arrangements, creating […]