Keith Hargreaves

Chris Pierce announces his new album with a Heavy Heart

June 4, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

Chris Pierce has announced his new album, Songs for the Heavy Hearted, is coming out on August 21st. Produced by frequent collaborators David Resnik and Niko Bolas (Neil Young, The Mavericks), the album features collaborations with […]

Ferris and Sylvester proclaim “It’s a Joy To Be Alive”

June 3, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 1

Having topped the UK’s Official Jazz & Blues Albums Chart, earned an Album of the Year at the Americana UK Awards, and played everywhere from Glastonbury to SXSW, Ferris & Sylvester have announced their new album, […]

The Jayhawks celebrate 40 years with UK tour and a new album, Yippee!!

June 3, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 2

Tour includes first time in Brighton. The Minneapolis band has announced four dates so far in the UK, with hopefully more to come. One date that stands out is the Brighton gig, which is their first […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 232 “Suprising”

June 1, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

Last week’s heatwave was the setting for an adventure. Regular readers will know that Mrs H and I venture out in a van every now and then, but the Bank Holiday was the first time that […]

Jim Keller releases first ever European vinyl retrospective called “Vinylly!”

May 29, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

You see what he did there? Multi-talented singer, songwriter, and musician Jim Keller is to release Vinylly!, a collection of 14 of his finest songs from the last 15 years, and his first-ever European vinyl release. […]

Artwork for Laura Veirs album "Temple Songs"

Laura Veirs “Temple Songs”

August 12, 2026 0

A welcome and successful return to songwriting and making records. Temple Songs, the 14th solo album released by Laura Veirs, represents something of a comeback for the Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter, author, music teacher, podcaster and visual […]

After six years, Laura Cortese announces new studio album “Lucky Water”

August 12, 2026 0

Fiddler, singer, and songwriter Laura Cortese has announced Lucky Water, her first new album in six years, will be out on 9th October 2026 on Compass Records. Nearly a decade after moving to Belgium, Cortese has […]

Artwork for StephenJacques album "Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz"

Stephen Jacques “Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz”

August 12, 2026 0

Lyrically and musically evocative surf-themed album from Virginia-based Stephen Jacques. Stephen Jacques’s last release, Pioneers and Fragrant Flowers, was favourably reviewed on these pages last year, our reviewer Fred Arnold praising its dazzling lyrical imagery around […]

Articles by Keith Hargreaves

Chris Pierce announces his new album with a Heavy Heart

Ferris and Sylvester proclaim “It’s a Joy To Be Alive”

The Jayhawks celebrate 40 years with UK tour and a new album, Yippee!!

Sounds from beyond the Shed 232 “Suprising”

Jim Keller releases first ever European vinyl retrospective called “Vinylly!”

Laura Veirs “Temple Songs”

After six years, Laura Cortese announces new studio album “Lucky Water”

Stephen Jacques “Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz”

Isreal Nash saddles up to reimagine Sweetheart of the Rodeo

Live Review: Everette + Ned Swarbrick, 45 Vinyl Café, York – 5th August 2026