Album Reviews
Jesus The Dinosaur “Nothing to the Branches”
A strong debut from a band who bring a fresh take to the genre and its themes. The amount of acrimony and infighting that goes on in bands is proof enough that the members are often […]
Articles by Helen Jones
Classic Clips
Classic Clips: Teddy Thompson “She Thinks I Still Care” – Transatlantic Sessions, 2013
Teddy Thompson has never been shy about his love of classic country; heck, in 2023 he released a full album of country covers titled simply My Love of Country, but before that, back in 2007, his […]
Album Reviews
Paul Metsa “Songs of Resistance & Resolve: 1984–2025”
Collection spanning the Minnesotan’s career highlights how fighting for justice is as important now as it ever was. When you think of americana and protest music, the striking image of Woody Guthrie brandishing his guitar with […]
Features
For The Sake Of The Song: Lori McKenna “Drinkin’ Problem”
The New York Times recently published a list of what they say are the “30 Greatest Living American songwriters”, and while it was nice to see Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Brandy Clark make the cut, […]
Album Reviews
Josiah and the Bonnevilles “As Is”
A slight shift in musical style makes for a refreshing sound that relays strong stories. Josiah Leming, the man who goes by the stage moniker of Josiah and the Bonnevilles, has been honing his craft since […]