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The Guardian talks to Emmylou Harris
Well when we say “talk” we mean fire the usual round of q & as they have on a Saturday with random celebrities, but nonetheless it’s better than hearing Jeremy Clarkson list his ideal dinner party […]
Articles by Mark Whitfield
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American Aquarium are back – and there’s something fishy about the new line-up
Tbh it’s just changed but that’s only the first of many fish related jokes/puns you can expect if we feature them again over the coming months. They are of course named after a line from the […]
Tracks
M. Butterfly “Yes, Always” – Listen
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’ . […]
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Sturgill makes acting debut as laid off steelworker
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 […]
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NME ceases weekly print publication after 66 years
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 […]