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Miranda Lee Richards: “Lucid I Would Dream” – Listen

April 13, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Following 2016’s “Echoes Of The Dreamtime” album, LA-based Miranda Lee Richards has announced the release of new album “Existential Beast” on June 16th via Invisible Hands Music, a “beautifully constructed album characteristic of the effortless, 70’s […]

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Listen to Margo Price concert via NPR

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Margo Price was easily one of the most memorable acts of the last year’s (wet) End of the Road. NPR Music report: “Breakout country artist Margo Price makes her debut on Mountain Stage, recorded live at the Civic […]

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The Americans: “The Right Stuff” – Listen

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“The Right Stuff” is the new single to be released by The Americans who have just signed to one of our favourite americana labels, Loose. Hailing from Los Angeles, the quartet blend country and blues with […]

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Debut Sammy Brue record due out June

April 12, 2017 Mark Whitfield 1

Teen Americana sensation (how often do you hear those words together?) Sammy Brue is set to release his debut album “I Am Nice” (the ego of the child…) on 16th June via New West Records. The […]

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Indigo Girls announce first new UK dates in a decade

April 12, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

“Along with Simon & Garfunkel and The Everly Brothers, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers rank at the very top of all-time great duos.” So says The Boston Herald (one of many glowing press quotes we could […]

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