Mark Whitfield

The Travelling Band “Mopping Forwards” – Listen

November 16, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

New single Mopping Forwards sees the Travelling Band’s trademark “Mancunian Americana” take the inspiration for lyrics sparked after long night at a bar in Manchester’s Northern Quarter where lead singer and songwriter Jo Dudderidge used to […]

James Taylor surprises Jimmy Kimmel with birthday song – Watch

November 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Sorry, that headline makes it sound like he did a rendition of “Happy Birthday”. Stereogum reports: “James Taylor guested on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night for the late night host’s 50th birthday celebration. Taylor’s appearance was a surprise, […]

Neil Young online archive goes live next month

November 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Some Neil Young news from Uncut this morning (we’re about 4 days late with this but hey, it’ll be Christmas before you know it): “Neil Young has given an unexpected update about his archives. In a Facebook post on […]

Harry Pane “Here We Stay” – Listen

November 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Harry Pane’s new song Here We Stay is a story of lovers, set amongst a tragedy, with some rather nice lyrics and Harry’s signature intricate fingerpicking on the guitar creating a touching soulful sounding folk track. It […]

Joan Baez announces “last formal extended” UK and Ireland tour dates

November 14, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Erm… not sure what that means other than she might carry on in her pyjamas at your nan’s in 2019. Joan Baez has announced an extensive 2018 world tour, including UK dates in March and May. […]

Something for the weekend: Son Volt “If I Could”

July 17, 2026 1

Well that’s it from us for this week and we leave you dear reader with a new song from alt-country heroes/pioneers/stalwarts/choose your own noun Son Volt whose latest album Sound Signal Serenades was physically released on […]

Artwork for Bell White album "A sign in the weather"

Bella White “A Sign In The Weather”

July 17, 2026 0

A strong third album from the rootsy Canadian “Appalachian” artist from New Orleans showing raw emotion and a degree of post-breakup positivity. As you listen to each song on Bella White’s new studio album you feel […]

Jawdropped have a “Secret To Spare” and October dates

July 17, 2026 0

Jawdropped, a four-piece from Los Angeles, have announced their debut album, Secret To Spare, due 18th September via Transgressive Records / Canvasback. The band has also released the first single, Split Lip, along with a video […]

Articles by Mark Whitfield

The Travelling Band “Mopping Forwards” – Listen

James Taylor surprises Jimmy Kimmel with birthday song – Watch

Neil Young online archive goes live next month

Harry Pane “Here We Stay” – Listen

Joan Baez announces “last formal extended” UK and Ireland tour dates

Something for the weekend: Son Volt “If I Could”

Bella White “A Sign In The Weather”

Jawdropped have a “Secret To Spare” and October dates

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