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What should I do, Americana UK?
It was hardly a normal start to a musical enquiry such as we are accustomed (now) to address in this feature. It was a very worried looking Willie Nelson who burst through the door to the […]
Articles by Jonathan Aird
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Track Premiere: Devin Sinha “If You Can”
Devin Sinha is a singer/songwriter living in Seattle, hailing from Midwestern roots as he spent his formative years around Kansas City. His music is a sophisticated folk blend which is grounded in finger-picked guitar enriched with […]
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Stephie James “These Days” – Listen
Stephie James embodies a particular early sixties pre-British Invasion rock sound – a combination of the melodically enticing with a world-weary vocal that bears witness to every heartache that’s had it sobbing. It’s got a gritty […]
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Jack Bessant “Slow Burning Angel” – Listen
It would be an exaggeration to say that today’s song by Jack Bessant couldn’t be further from his recordings as bassist in Reef. It could be further – but it’s still a sizable difference from a […]
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Mike Stocksdale “Build A Wall” – Listen
Los Angeles singer-songwriter Mike Stocksdale has a song that evokes that “Dylan goes Electric” word tripping over word with its folk rock fluidity. It’s safe to say that Mike Stocksdale is not a fan of Trump. […]