Album Reviews
Fayen “From Here on Out” EP
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 […]
Articles by Helen Jones
AUK's Chain Gang
AUK’s Chain Gang: Hayes Carll “Jesus and Elvis”
Given our last Chain Gang entry (‘Johnny Come Lately’) was written and performed by Steve Earle, I was slightly hesitant to use Hayes Carll as a follow up due to the slightly, erm, contentious relationship the […]
Album Reviews
Aaron Burdett “Dream Rich, Dirt Poor”
A down-home, rootsy bluegrass offering from an industry veteran that deserves to get his time in the spotlight. Although ‘Dream Rich, Dirt Poor’ is Aaron Burdett’s eighth studio album, you would be forgiven if his was […]
Album Reviews
Ric Robertson “Carolina Child”
An electric mix of songs with some impressive collaborators makes for an enjoyable journey. For many years Ric Robertson has made his home happily in New Orleans, revelling in the crackling vibrancy of cultures but as […]
A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember: CMA Songwriters Series Tour, St. George’s Hall, Liverpool – October 7th 2017
In my humble opinion, the part that a venue plays in the experience and enjoyment of any gig is vastly underrated. I mean, we’ve all been in those sweaty bars that while uncomfortable, help to make […]