Helen Jones

The First Time: Helen Jones – Smash Hits Roadshow, Manchester G-Mex 1995

May 25, 2023 Helen Jones 0

I could lie to you and choose the far cooler Placebo as my first concert since it was my first parent free one in 2000, but I am nothing if not honest and the truth is, […]

Classic Americana Albums: Brandi Carlile “The Story”

May 24, 2023 Helen Jones 0

On the 1st August 2016, a crime was committed against the unsuspecting British public: LeAnn Rimes butchered ‘The Story’ live on teatime BBC One magazine programme ‘The One Show’. It’s a veritable behemoth of a song, […]

Tipps and Obermiller “Love (and Other Mysteries)”

May 23, 2023 Helen Jones 0

A cohesive debut as a duo from two veteran musicians who prove their talent as a pair. For Hilary Tipps and Steve Obermiller, the trajectory to their first album together was a long and unusual one: […]

Phil Hooley “Provenance”

May 4, 2023 Helen Jones 0

An easy confidence comes through from an artist who knows just what works with his voice and words. When it comes to his second album, Phil Hooley is very much a believer in less is more. […]

William Prince “Stand in the Joy”

April 21, 2023 Helen Jones 0

An exceptionally well crafted outing from William Prince, the masterful production being the cherry on top of an already delicious cake. If there is one producer’s name that’s sure to quicken the heart of any Americana […]