Mark Whitfield

M. Butterfly “Yes, Always” – Listen

March 9, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

M. Butterfly is based in Brighton and does a lovely line in that kind of interesting slightly bleepy americana that the likes of Darlingside do so well these days, such as this track ‘Yes, Always’ . […]

Sturgill makes acting debut as laid off steelworker

March 8, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Presumably after watching Bowie’s magnificent performance in Labyrinth and thinking “I can do that..” You can try Sturgill but will only end up a pale(r) imitation. RS Country reports: “Sturgill Simpson is set to make his […]

NME ceases weekly print publication after 66 years

March 7, 2018 Mark Whitfield 3

Sad news today from The Guardian about a British musical institution who did have at least a passing interest in americana from time time. The entrance of the local library will look a little more bare […]

Johnny Blackthorn “Goodluck & Goodbye” – Listen

March 7, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Johnny Blackthorn is an alt-country singer/songwriter hailing from the Mississippi Delta whose new album ‘Shades of White’ is out now. It’s a warm and sonorous record and sharing the track below with us, told AUK: “The […]

Prodigal Son Ry Cooder returns – other son highly irritated

March 7, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

‘The Prodigal Son’ is Ry Cooder’s first new solo release in six years, due for release by Fantasy Records on May 11th, 2018 (you can listen to the lead track, ‘Shrinking Man’ below). Recorded in Hollywood and […]