Jim Finnie

Album cover for David Olney and Anana Kaye "Whispers and Sighs 2021

David Olney & Anana Kaye “Whispers and Sighs”

March 8, 2021 Jim Finnie 0

A gem of a record pairing an Americana icon with an up and coming star. Maybe, just maybe, David Olney had saved his best-ever album until last. Having passed away on stage while performing at the […]

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Arrica Rose & the …’s “Technicolour Blue”

February 8, 2021 Jim Finnie 0

A wonderfully sculptured piece of work that captures the soul. With musical influences containing such diverse names as Billie Holiday, Tom Waits, Television, Edith Piaf, Joy Division and the Andrews Sisters, it should come as no […]

No Coward Soul “The Boondox”

January 7, 2021 Jim Finnie 2

A fine sophomore album that simply gets better with repeated plays It’s not often that a London based Americana outfit release an album that is full of tales from the more remote parts of Alaska, but […]

Calexico “Seasonal Shift” (City Slang, 2020)

December 15, 2020 Jim Finnie 0

Tucson based Calexico has released ‘Seasonal Shift’, which is a cross between the traditional Christmas album with some covers from the likes of John Lennon and Yoko Ono (guess which song that will be….) and Tom […]

Morton Valence “Black Angel Drifter” (Cow Pie, 2020)

November 25, 2020 Jim Finnie 0

The opening sentence of promotional material that accompanies this Morton Valence (re)release states “Black Angel Drifter is an album of unorthodox ’country’ music and unlike anything you’ve heard before”. You won’t be surprised to hear that […]

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Video: Jim Ghedi “The Hungry Child” – the injustice and loss of life

May 15, 2026 0

Sheffield folk artist Jim Ghedi has released one of the most atmospheric and intense music videos that you’ll see this year. Unfolding like a dark folk-horror movie, the visual for The Hungry Child is beautifully and […]

The Delines at Rough Trade East 7th May 2022

Essentials: The Top 10 songs by The Delines

May 14, 2026 0

Those sufficiently long in the tooth may remember Margaret Thatcher’s purported praise of senior Conservative Party politician William Whitelaw: “Every prime minister needs a Willie”. For americana enthusiasts, their Willy could well be a Vlautin, songwriter […]

Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations

May 14, 2026 0

Daniel Tashian is a legend in Nashville. He’s a deeply respected songwriter, he’s a solo artist with six albums to his name, he’s been in two superb bands, and he’s the go-to guy when you want […]

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