Keith Hargreaves

Interview: Joe Pernice on the forthcoming Pernice Brothers album “Who Will You Believe”

March 7, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

Joe Pernice has been writing for a long time—most of his life, in fact—and has crafted a remarkable catalogue that often reinterprets and recasts classic American pop. “Who Will You Believe” may be his most moving […]

Billy Bragg comes to the rescue with three HOPE not hate gigs – Thank your God!

March 4, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

Billy Bragg, who last year celebrated a remarkable 40 years as Britain’s favourite folk singer, songwriter and campaigner, will play some shows in support of the anti-fascist group HOPE not hate, who are themselves celebrating 20 […]

Fanny Lumsden and the Prawn Stars – Less a Carry On gag, more of a UK tour to support the new album

March 1, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

Fanny Lumsden burst onto the UK scene with a live debut on the Avalon Stage at Glastonbury last summer and now she’s heading full steam into a UK and Ireland tour which kicks off next month […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 134 “Questions, questions…”

March 1, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

My first interview as a roving interviewer was thrust upon me this week. None other than the very friendly (as it turns out) Joe Pernice but the build up to this first gig was somewhat frantic. […]

They’re back after 5 long years! The Avett Brothers return with Rick Rubin producing and the new album is called…

March 1, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

Rejoice Avett Brothers fans, the drought is over, as their new album is out on May 17th via Ramseur Records/American Recordings/Thirty Tigers and after many focus group conversations they’ve gone with a title we’ll remember – […]

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

Interview: Joe Pernice on the forthcoming Pernice Brothers album “Who Will You Believe”

Billy Bragg comes to the rescue with three HOPE not hate gigs – Thank your God!

Fanny Lumsden and the Prawn Stars – Less a Carry On gag, more of a UK tour to support the new album

Sounds from beyond the Shed 134 “Questions, questions…”

They’re back after 5 long years! The Avett Brothers return with Rick Rubin producing and the new album is called…

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