Helen Jones

Elgin and the Marbles “The Sun Never Sets”

March 23, 2026 Helen Jones 0

An ambitious debut album that bravely tackles some very British subjects with an americana-folk twang. The genre may be americana – and America is most certainly struggling with its own set of problems right now – […]

Sky Smeed “Live at Rock House”

February 13, 2026 Helen Jones 0

A treat for longtime fans, Smeed showcases his raw talent with an intimate and engaging acoustic live performance. It’s fairly expected that a live album will contain an artist’s most well known songs, along with maybe […]

Sassparilla “Honey, I’m Using Again”

February 2, 2026 Helen Jones 0

Some tough but real subjects feature in this set of songs, which are the perfect fit for Sassparilla’s signature blend of punk spirit meets americana. For Sassparilla frontman and songwriter Kevin Blackwell, there is one lyric […]

Classic Clips: Jeff Buckley “Grace” – Live at MTV New York for 120 Minutes, 1995

January 30, 2026 Helen Jones 0

On the 31st December 2025, MTV UK played their final music video. In MTV Music’s case, that video was ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ by The Buggles, which was, fittingly, also the first ever music video […]

Boy & Bear “Tripping Over Time”

December 22, 2025 Helen Jones 0

Indie rock with a new wave edge finds a band that’s invigorated on their sixth release. Time felt a little different for Australian indie band Boy & Bear when they were working on their sixth studio […]

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The Talbot Trail Boys “The Talbot Trail Boys”

March 27, 2026 0

Lost songs from an imagined family past, sung with quiet conviction and understated authenticity. The Talbot Trail Boys is the latest iteration of Canadian Henry Adam Svec, who has produced music under various names (Peter Mansbridge […]

Susto Stringband “Hard Drug” – visions of death

March 27, 2026 0

Seems to be our week for stringbands, but that’s ok. Susto, the alt-country group led by frontman Justin Osborne, have announced the release of Susto Stringband (Volume 2) on May 29 via Missing Piece Records. It’s […]

Video Premiere: Roswell Road “Weirdo at the Party”

March 27, 2026 0

Here’s the spirited new single from London-based americana duo Roswell Road. Singer-songwriters Jasmine Watkiss and Zoë Wren tell frank, authentic stories, opening up with refreshing honesty about themselves and their everyday lives. Weirdo at the Party […]

Articles by Helen Jones

Elgin and the Marbles “The Sun Never Sets”

Sky Smeed “Live at Rock House”

Sassparilla “Honey, I’m Using Again”

Classic Clips: Jeff Buckley “Grace” – Live at MTV New York for 120 Minutes, 1995

Boy & Bear “Tripping Over Time”

The Talbot Trail Boys “The Talbot Trail Boys”

Susto Stringband “Hard Drug” – visions of death

Video Premiere: Roswell Road “Weirdo at the Party”

Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

Brown Horse “Total Dive”