Jonathan Hincks

artwork for Still Life Painter album "A Month of Longest Days"

Still Life Painter “A Month of Longest Days”

May 21, 2026 Jonathan Hincks 0

Lowland lo-fi compositions of “love, loss and lap steel”. Phil Smith was part of Glasgow’s thriving indie-rock scene before embarking on his solo venture as Still Life Painter. In 2018, he took on bass duties for […]

The Delines at Rough Trade East 7th May 2022

Essentials: The Top 10 songs by The Delines

May 14, 2026 Jonathan Hincks 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 […]

artwork for Shannon Clark album "All You Need To Know"

Shannon Clark “All You Need To Know”

May 1, 2026 Jonathan Hincks 0

Accessible soulful heartfelt Rust Belt americana that demands attention from needle drop to run-out groove. Raise high the red, white, and blue swallowtail of the Ohio burgee (the only non-rectangular state flag in the union); you’re […]

artwork for The Taproots album Comedy Of Fools

The Taproots “Comedy Of Fools”

April 17, 2026 Jonathan Hincks 0

Approachable SLO CAL vineyard rock uncorked by The Taproots. Half a century ago, many sweaty nights were spent enjoying a few beers and some pub rock at the Hope & Anchor in Islington. Today, though, it’s […]

artwork for Big Harp album "Runs to Blue"

Big Harp “Runs to Blue”

March 30, 2026 Jonathan Hincks 0

Los Angeles-based Big Harp duo relaunch with plainspoken album after ten-year hiatus. Farmland and ranches make up close on 90% of Nebraska’s land area. Not the likeliest place to find a thriving indie music hub, perhaps; […]