Keith Hargreaves

Sturgill Simpson says “Why Not?” to touring the UK and Europe in 2025

September 20, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 1

AUK says ” Brilliant News, Sturgill!” Sturgill Simpson will make his long-awaited live return to the UK and Europe next year, under his new name Johnny Blue Skies and touring under the banner of the ‘Why […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 155 “A Live One”

September 20, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 2

So as promised this week’s article is about the music and specifically live music. I’ve always wanted to be the guy that puts on the bands, rubbing shoulders with the people that fill my life with […]

Cincinnatti’s Wussy return with their first album following the death of guitarist John Erhardt

September 20, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

Wussy, the band with the strange name, have returned from their six-year hiatus following the loss of key member John Erhardt. “Cincinnati Ohio” is out November 15th alongside two further EPs on Shake It Records. The […]

Bless me! Father John Misty announces new album and tour

September 19, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

Josh Tillman has released the details for his sixth Father John Misty album “Mahashmashana”, produced by himself and Drew Erickson and, of course, executive produced by Jonathan Wilson. It’ll be released Friday 22nd November in the […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 154 “Travellin'”

September 13, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 2

So we’ve been away, three weeks, how brilliant. And how was it? Well… I should say straight off the bat that being able to swan off in a van for three weeks is an enormous privilege. […]

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

Sturgill Simpson says “Why Not?” to touring the UK and Europe in 2025

Sounds from beyond the Shed 155 “A Live One”

Cincinnatti’s Wussy return with their first album following the death of guitarist John Erhardt

Bless me! Father John Misty announces new album and tour

Sounds from beyond the Shed 154 “Travellin'”

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