Elise Kennedy

Noah Derksen “America, Dreaming” (Independent, 2019)

November 27, 2019 Elise Kennedy 0

Noah Derksen has found the perfect mix of warm vocals and expert guitar playing to make a great autumnal release. ‘Dreaming, America’ focuses on the American born Canadian exploring the states. The list of things that are […]

Ed Dupas “The Lonesome Side of Town” (Road Trip Songs, 2019)

November 5, 2019 Elise Kennedy 0

Ed Dupas’s third album truly merits the definition of a self-reflective LP. Across its eleven tracks you can clearly hear a more personal edge on ‘The Lonesome Side of Town’ with a slightly rockier take than perhaps […]

Silver Lake 66 “Ragged Heart” (Independent, 2019)

September 23, 2019 Elise Kennedy 0

‘Ragged Heart’ by duo Silver Lake 66 defines what modern-day Americana music is. Taking its influences from classical country music, folk and a little bit of blues, it falls into similar realms as The Civil Wars. […]

Kelsey Waldon “White Noise/White Lines” (Oh Boy Records, 2019)

September 6, 2019 Elise Kennedy 0

Kentucky Grit has the potential to be a big hit. That’s the best way to describe Kelsey Waldon’s new album. The rugged eleven-track record showcases her true and undeniable talent, as both a singer and a […]

David Picco “Out of the Past” (Independent, 2019)

July 4, 2019 Elise Kennedy 0

David Picco’s new album ‘Out of the Past’ draws on influences from Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen – with an added rockabilly edge to the alt-country sound: what some listeners might describe as heartland soul. The ten […]

Video Premiere: Izzie Walsh “I Need You More”

August 7, 2026 0

Here is the moody new video from Manchester singer-songwriter Izzie Walsh. Full of unresolved musical and lyrical tension, I Need You More is an emotive, atmospheric song, featuring a powerful performance from Walsh. Opening with delicate finger-picked […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Samantha Crain Songs

August 6, 2026 0

March, 2026, walking down Islington High Street in the rain, heading for the hallowed Union Chapel, the anticipation of seeing Samantha Crain live was palpable. Too many years had gone by since a summer night at […]

Bird “Held Here Together”

August 6, 2026 0

Atmospheric strings build a soundscape from folk and psych to support excellent songs. Singer-Songwriter Bird, otherwise known as Janie Price, has released a new full-length album. Held Here Together is made up of her two recent […]

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