Articles by FredArnold

About FredArnold

Lifelong fan of predominantly US (and Canadian) country roots music. Previously an avid concert-goer before wives, kids and dogs got in the way- and although I still try to get to several, my preference for small independent venues often means standing, and that ain't too good for my ancient bones!! Still, a healthy and catholic music collection helps ease the pain

Dawes “The Misadventures of Doomscroller”

July 18, 2022 FredArnold 0

Dawes expand their horizons and deliver a complex and brilliant album for our times. Dawes is a 4 piece band from southern California that erupted onto the country rock/Americana scene in 2009. Named after the middle […]

Josh Geffin “Hold on to the Light”

June 24, 2022 FredArnold 0

Another beautiful set from this indie folk singer-songwriter, borne out of meditations on lockdown. After finding favour with AUK a couple of years back with his last EP ‘Islands’, Josh Geffin, still relatively unknown, has come […]

Steve Hartsoe “King of Small Talk”

June 15, 2022 FredArnold 0

Steve Hartsoe delivers another set of hard-driving, guitar-led Americana roots rock. Steve Hartsoe is a relatively unfamiliar name despite this being his sixth outing on record, a full album, several EPs and an album released under […]

Midland “The Last Resort: Greetings From”

May 12, 2022 FredArnold 0

Midland return with a fine well balanced country album. Boy, these guys can write a chorus, especially when famed songwriters Shane McAnally and Josh Osbourne (also co-producers) are involved. Midland is a three piece retro country […]

Rev Simpkins “Saltings”

May 11, 2022 FredArnold 0

Minister and folk poet creates songs of hope in a lonely wilderness. One of the most beautifully packaged albums I can remember, ‘Saltings’ is a songbook with illustrations by artist Tom Knight to reflect the lyrics […]