Helen Jones

The Jamestown Brothers “Built to Last”

March 28, 2025 Helen Jones 0

A strong message is the beating heart of these songs that feel like a rallying battle cry to the apathetic left. Formed in 2019 in the South-West of England, The Jamestown Brothers’ music feels like it […]

More People Should Really Know About: Charlie Shafter

March 25, 2025 Helen Jones 2

If there is a line that perfectly sums up the resilience needed by a gigging musician, the best one I’ve ever heard has to be “They don’t clap, you still bow” from Illinois-born, Texas country-sounding and […]

Divorce “Drive to Goldenhammer”

March 10, 2025 Helen Jones 0

A warm and inviting debut that shows a band unafraid to experiment whilst sharing a piece of who they are. If you want an insight into the band Divorce and the themes they explore, look no […]

Rhona Macfarlane “As The Chaos Unfolds”

February 21, 2025 Helen Jones 0

A clear and confident debut that explores the ups and downs of moving through early adulthood. With a title like “As The Chaos Unfolds”, you would expect Scottish singer-songwriter Rhona Macfarlane’s debut album to be written […]

For the Sake of the Song: Patty Griffin “Truth No. 2”

February 3, 2025 Helen Jones 2

The first time I heard ‘Truth No. 2’ by the eminent Patty Griffin it was, in fact, being sung by The Chicks (who still had the Dixie in front of their name at the time). This […]