Mark Whitfield

Pick of the Political Pops: John Cale “Buffalo Ballet”

September 28, 2018 Mark Whitfield 4

The track ‘Buffalo Ballet’ taken from John Cale’s 1974 album ‘Fear’ describes the scene in Abilene, Texas, the sparse piano-based sound lulling you into a deceptive ease as it starts off describing the town as “young and […]

Dan Wilson “Leave My Baby Alone” – Listen

September 27, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Dan Wilson, The Guardian says, makes Tom Waits sound like Tiny Tim and we don’t disagree – His debut album ‘All Love is Blind’ was released in 2015 and the title track was singled out as […]

Black Deer is looking for a community and social media manager

September 27, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

And it could be you. The lovely people over at Black Deer, the UK’s newest americana and country festival, have been in touch with us to see if any of our readership might be the right person […]

Jeremy Porter and the Tucos hits UK for dates next month

September 27, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Jeremy Porter & The Tucos are a rock and roll band from Detroit, Michigan who, according to their press release, “sound like guitars and whiskey, hooks and heartache, energy and passion. You’ll find everything from Cheap […]

William the Conqueror “Bleeding on the Soundtrack” – Listen

September 26, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

On their new single, William The Conqueror delve deep into the darkest recesses, gathering clues to unravel a mystery of misplaced worship, adolescence, addiction and the road to recovery. ‘Bleeding on the Soundtrack’ is the first track to […]