Mark Whitfield

Peter Bruntnell classic gets vinyl release for Record Store Day

August 28, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

Peter Bruntnell is the dictionary definition of a UK americana icon, having been receiving much the same consistently high praise since his debut album ‘Cannibal’ was released in 1995, and this weekend sees the release of […]

UK americana festivals go virtual for the end of summer

August 27, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

Sadly in the end there were none – all the hopes americana festival-goers had for a late summer blow out were dashed by news earlier this month that Red Rooster wouldn’t in fact be going ahead […]

Songs for the apocalypse: Blitzen Trapper “Lonesome Angel”

August 27, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

Blitzen Trapper are a Portland, Oregon-based quintet who describe their music as “experimental country/folk/rock”, and it’s the experimental bit about the band that’s always made them so interesting. Robin Pecknold of the Fleet Foxes once said […]

Justin Townes Earle dies at 38

August 24, 2020 Mark Whitfield 1

Some very sad news to wake up to on a Monday morning – Justin Townes Earle, americana singer-songwriter and son of Steve, has died at the age of 38. On a post on his Instagram page, […]

Something for the weekend: Josh Ritter “Time is Wasting”

August 21, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

We leave you on this windy Friday dear reader with news that Josh Ritter has announced the mini-album ‘See Here, I Have Built You a Mansion’, a collection of 8 rare or unreleased songs and performances […]