Keith Hargreaves

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 123

December 8, 2023 Keith Hargreaves 0

Undiluted joy. As regular readers will know I present the weekly Sounds from beyond the Shed radio show which goes out live on www.crmk.co.uk on a Tuesday night and is then followed by a Mixcloud which […]

Artwork for Desolation Horse album 'Biff'

Desolation Horse “Biff”

December 4, 2023 Keith Hargreaves 2

Sparkly, indie Americana with heart and echoes of Laurel Canyon. Opening with the delightful ‘Good Boy 2’ this album is a softly spoken joy. There are hints of Fountains of Wayne, Sparklehorse and even Eels here as […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 122

December 1, 2023 Keith Hargreaves 0

A slight regression. Last weekend I found myself on my own with only the dog for company for two days and nights. A rare occurrence and immediately I began making plans to visit people or have […]

Classic Americana Albums: Bob Dylan “Oh Mercy”

November 30, 2023 Keith Hargreaves 3

In 1989 Bob Dylan appeared to be a busted flush, the God bothering had faded and the glory decades were long gone but with Daniel Lanois at the helm ‘Oh Mercy’ smashed any preconceptions of creative […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 121

November 24, 2023 Keith Hargreaves 1

Temper those expectations. I may have mentioned this before and if I have forgive me. Three weeks ago i went into hospital to have a a knee arthroscopy and bone debriding. Yep, I know it sounds […]

Sufjan Stevens at Celebrate Brooklyn 2011

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Sufjan Stevens

September 30, 2026 0

The Americana UK archives are not exactly rammed with Sufjan Stevens content. Andrew Frolish selected the sublime John Wayne Gacy, Jr. for his Chain Gang feature in 2022 (here). Otherwise, there are a few ‘guest appearance’ […]

Artwork for Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children's album "My Mother's Name"

Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children “My Mother’s Name”

September 30, 2026 0

Wandering songwriter returns with first album in a decade: lessons in melodic self-definition ensue. “I don’t plan, and I don’t plan to stop”. The opening line to the first and title track of My Mother’s Name […]

Cover art for David Banks album "All The Dreams We Left Behind"

David Banks “All The Dreams We Left Behind”

September 30, 2026 0

Former Whybirds guitarist and co-writer delivers a sophomore album replete with anthemic songs infused with arena rock. It is now over seven years since David Banks released his debut album, Until The End, which saw the […]

Articles by Keith Hargreaves

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 123

Desolation Horse “Biff”

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 122

Classic Americana Albums: Bob Dylan “Oh Mercy”

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 121

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Sufjan Stevens

Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children “My Mother’s Name”

David Banks “All The Dreams We Left Behind”

Stephanie Sammons “Head Noise”

Folk Tracks Roundup – September 2026