Martin Fisher

Darlingside + Wildwood Kin, Shepherds Bush Empire, 1st November 2018

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Only the occasional faint clanging of the bar can be overheard whilst Darlingside play. The audience are fittingly pin drop silent to embrace all the intricacies the band offer. Huddled up shoulder tight to harmonize around a single […]

Scott Matthews + Ady Johnson, Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, 4th October 2018.

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Whilst heckling of a complimentary nature is probably welcomed by most performers, when the name John Martyn popped up during Scott Matthews’ set there was a mildly perturbing shout of, “You’re better than he is….cos he’s […]

John Moreland + John Calvin Abney, Jazz Cafe London, 31st July 2018

August 9, 2018 Martin Fisher 0

Weighty is a good word for John Moreland and that’s no sly childish quip on a guy carrying more than quite a few pounds. Such is his vocal delivery, gritty song writing and overall demeanour that […]

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Omeara, London, 15th February 2018

February 26, 2018 Martin Fisher 0

Largely due to the success of the crowd rousing (and Father Jack like) ‘S.O.B.’ their “gimme a drink” song, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats self titled debut LP sold over a million copies. They were […]

Ryan Adams + Karen Elson, 02 Academy, Bournemouth, 19th September 2017

September 25, 2017 Martin Fisher 0

In a rare moment of chat towards the end of this show, Ryan Adams took a swipe at a previous live review where he was accused of being self-indulgent. “Man” he proclaims, “That’s like eating a […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

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Of all the recent musicians we have sadly lost in recent times, the tragic news of the passing of Raul Malo last year was one of the most gut-wrenching for me. He was only 60 years […]

Interviews

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

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Interviews

Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0

Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]

Interviews

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0

American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]

Album Reviews

Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage “Ink of the Rosy Morning”

May 9, 2022 0

An artfully executed, stripped back but still enchanting collection of traditional folk songs. It would be fair to say that 2020 changed most of us in a variety of ways, some less expected than others. For […]

Videos

Video: Misty River “With You Around”

August 7, 2020 0

‘With You Around’ is the latest release from Misty River, following their debut single, ‘Take This Love’, which is currently featuring in popular Netflix documentary ‘A Secret Love’. Carmen Phelan’s distinctive vocal stands out on this […]

News

Whybirds to play final shows this Summer

April 28, 2017 1

It feels like the end of an era as, after eleven years, the acclaimed Bedford-based Americana band have decided to call it a day. The decision has been based on life commitments, which have led the […]

Articles by Martin Fisher

Darlingside + Wildwood Kin, Shepherds Bush Empire, 1st November 2018

Scott Matthews + Ady Johnson, Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, 4th October 2018.

John Moreland + John Calvin Abney, Jazz Cafe London, 31st July 2018

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Omeara, London, 15th February 2018

Ryan Adams + Karen Elson, 02 Academy, Bournemouth, 19th September 2017

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”

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