Jim Finnie

Jack Henderson “Where’s The Revolution” (Fretsore Records , 2020)

October 30, 2020 Jim Finnie 0

Making a high-quality record is an expensive business at the best of times and in these challenging days, it seems that more and more artists are having to dig deep into their musical bag of tricks […]

Michael McArthur “Oh Sedona”/”How to Fall in Love” (Independent, 2020)

August 3, 2020 Jim Finnie 0

With release dates that are only weeks apart, Michael McArthur has conjured up a mighty fine pair of acoustic EPs and luckily for the reviewer who has to squeeze this duo into a single review, both […]

Richard Townend and The Mighty Bosscats “Ticket to Memphis” (Independent, 2020)

June 24, 2020 Jim Finnie 0

It’s not often that a review of an Americana album features a lead artist whose previous musical life saw him play and tour with a diverse range of stars such as The Platters, Tony Christie, Dana […]

Will Stewart “Way Gone” (Cornelius Chapel Records, 2020)

June 19, 2020 Jim Finnie 0

‘Way Gone’ is the new EP from Alabama based singer-songwriter-guitarist Will Stewart and it’s a perfect example of good things coming in small packages. This release may only be 6 songs and 23 minutes long but […]

Michael McDermott “What in the World” (Pauper Sky Records, 2020)

June 5, 2020 Jim Finnie 1

With the release of ‘What in the World’ Michael McDermott continues the great run of musical form that has been a hallmark of his last three releases, and which started with what could be construed as […]

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Jack Studer “Falling Forward”

March 23, 2026 0

An album with some credible moments and interesting songs which lay the foundations for his solo career. Country music can divide opinion at the best of times. It’s praised for its tropes and cliches as often […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 228 “Don’t Panic”

March 23, 2026 0

The last three weeks have been a struggle. The events in the Middle East have been horrific in their scale and scope. These are events of global significance, and if we didn’t know it then, we […]

Track Premiere: Bill Scorzari “Open Door”

March 23, 2026 0

It’s a pleasure to feature the latest single from gravel-voiced songwriter Bill Scorzari, who has his latest album, Sidereal Days (Day 2), ready to release on September 25th. Some ways off, but on today’s song, we […]

Interviews

Interview: Bob Lind on “It Oughta Be Easy”

March 12, 2026 0

Folk icon talks life, hope, and his 2026 record. Bob Lind recently released his fourth studio album of new material in the past fourteen years, “It Oughta Be Easy,” a characteristically literate, introspective, and often humorous […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

March 11, 2026 2

While Dave Alvin is regarded as one of the greats of American roots music, his taste in music and his own music from the Blasters onwards has included hints of his musical eclecticism. Evidently, he always […]

Interviews

Interview: Toad the Wet Sprocket – forty years of awkward grace

March 4, 2026 2

At 55, Glen Phillips sounds both reflective and lightly amused when he talks about the band he co-founded as a teenager in Santa Barbara, California. Four decades later, Toad the Wet Sprocket is still touring, still […]

Album Reviews

Dan Israel “Seriously”

January 16, 2023 1

Heartland rock for the lives we lead. Seriously. This is workmanlike rock and roll. This is hometown hero music, the soundtrack to falling in love, breaking up, going under and making a comeback. his is solid, […]

Interviews

Interview: Chloe Chadwick

October 11, 2017 0

Chloe Chadwick may be a new name to many but her debut album is a powerful slice of UK pop meets East Nashville Americana. Recently appearing as part of the AMA UK showcase at Summertyne at […]

Album Reviews

Nathan Jacques “Dark Wanderer and the Bounty Heart”

October 25, 2024 0

Western ‘movie soundtrack’ concept offering with tremendous songs but hamstrung somewhat by its concept nature. Alt-country troubadour Nathan Jacques’ sophomore full-length release “Dark Wanderer and the Bounty Heart” is described by its accompanying PR blurb as […]

Articles by Jim Finnie

Jack Henderson “Where’s The Revolution” (Fretsore Records , 2020)

Michael McArthur “Oh Sedona”/”How to Fall in Love” (Independent, 2020)

Richard Townend and The Mighty Bosscats “Ticket to Memphis” (Independent, 2020)

Will Stewart “Way Gone” (Cornelius Chapel Records, 2020)

Michael McDermott “What in the World” (Pauper Sky Records, 2020)

Jack Studer “Falling Forward”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 228 “Don’t Panic”

Track Premiere: Bill Scorzari “Open Door”

Video: Jay Buchanan “Sway” – always wanting to do it better

Something for the weekend: Brown Horse “Wreck”