Mark Whitfield

Stiv Jakobsen announces new album and UK tour

July 4, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Siv Jakobsen has announced details of her debut album ‘The Nordic Mellow’ which will be released on 25th August on the lovely Loose label (good alliteration there). Earlier this year, stand alone single Like I Used To which featured […]

Danny & the Champions of the World “Let The Water Wash Over You (Don’t You Know)” – Listen

July 4, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Danny & the Champs’ new album “Brilliant Light” is out now although as usual we got our copy rather late in the day (always the bridesmaid…) so our review will be up shortly, but for now, […]

Joan Osborne to release new Dylan covers album

July 4, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Joan Osborne of philosophical musings about higher being fame has announced the release of her ninth studio album “Songs of Bob Dylan” for September 1st, her own interpretation of Dylan’s catalogue from his 60s and 70s standards through […]

Drag City finally streams (some) content online

July 4, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

First Aimee Mann. Then Taylor Swift. Then when they came for me there was no one left to not stream their albums. And you’re still out of luck on Spotify. Stereogum report: “Drag City have long […]

Warren Zevon book collection goes up for auction

July 3, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Although you may need to take early retirement to enjoy them all (and if you’re already retired, this whole post is laced with envy). Stereogum reports: “Late singer and songwriter Warren Zevon’s heroes were writers and […]

Video Interview: Alex Amen on “Sun Of Amen” as he comes of age as a songwriter

July 21, 2026 0

Alex Amen is making waves as one of the new breed of songwriters to keep a very close eye on. Born in Texas, he has lived in communes on the West Coast, formed and played in […]

Artwork for Sailing Sones album "Slow Magic"

Sailing Stones “Slow Magic”

July 21, 2026 0

Absorbing collection of songs that subtly reveal the quiet joys of motherhood. The first sound that emerges from the new Sailing Stones album, Slow Magic, is the metronomic rhythm of a baby’s heartbeat with its gentle […]

More People Really Should Know About: Travis Shallow

July 21, 2026 0

If you’ve ever found yourself searching for music that offers comfort without pretending life is easy, then you should know Travis Shallow. He writes songs that acknowledge the darkness but never surrender to it, and he […]

Articles by Mark Whitfield

Stiv Jakobsen announces new album and UK tour

Danny & the Champions of the World “Let The Water Wash Over You (Don’t You Know)” – Listen

Joan Osborne to release new Dylan covers album

Drag City finally streams (some) content online

Warren Zevon book collection goes up for auction

Video Interview: Alex Amen on “Sun Of Amen” as he comes of age as a songwriter

Sailing Stones “Slow Magic”

More People Really Should Know About: Travis Shallow

Live Review: Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons + Red Hash + Ella Spencer, Water Rats, London – 8th July 2026

Martin Carthy “Along the Road Forever – Live at the BBC”