Helen Jones

Gregory Dwane “Gregory Dwane”

October 14, 2021 Helen Jones 0

A strong and well-considered debut album with excellent production. You would be forgiven for assuming that because Gregory Dwane’s self-titled album is the first full length record he’s released that he’s new to the industry, but […]

Nathan Bell “Red, White and American Blues (It Couldn’t Happen Here)”

October 4, 2021 Helen Jones 0

An honest and well-written take on America is elevated by some outstanding featured artists. In 1935 American author Sinclair Lewis published a novel entitled ‘It Can’t Happen Here’ in which he described the rise of an […]

Charley Crockett “Music City USA”

September 10, 2021 Helen Jones 0

Sixteen tracks of smooth retro country make this a must-listen for any fan of the vintage sound. ‘Music City USA’ is Charlie Crockett’s 10th album in just six years – and it’s a double one at […]

Classic Americana Albums: Aimee Mann “Magnolia (Music from the Motion Picture)”

September 8, 2021 Helen Jones 0

In my humble opinion, ‘Magnolia’ has just about one of the best opening sequences of a film ever; the story in those first five minutes is instantly engaging, but it’s when you hear the opening bars […]

Fayen “From Here on Out” EP

August 25, 2021 Helen Jones 0

A shot of pure and elegantly executed Americana marks this Norwegian duo as ones to watch. In recent years, Norway has seen a boom in its entertainment exports with its television and film in high demand […]