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About Martin Johnson
I've been a music obsessive for more years than I care to admit to. Part of my enjoyment from music comes from discovering new sounds and artists while continuing to explore the roots of American 20th century music that has impacted the whole of world culture.
Interviews

Video Interview: John Moreland on “Visitor”

June 11, 2024 Martin Johnson 0
The songs are so personal only a DIY recording approach could capture their essence. With his new album ‘Visitor’ John Moreland went back to the DIY approach of his first albums, recording and tracking the album […]
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Video Interview: Freddy Trujillo on “I Never Threw a Shadow at It” and touring the UK

June 6, 2024 Martin Johnson 2
Celebrating a family history that predates California’s annexation by America and Chicano rock. Thirty years of playing bass with Richmond Fontaine and the Delines means that Freddy Trujillo has been on his own musical journey that […]
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Orphan Colours “King of Alchemy”

June 5, 2024 Martin Johnson 6
Orphan Colours are back with their own UK take on americana, folk and rock. While some suggested that Orphan Colours were a supergroup of the UK Americana scene when they formed out of the ashes of […]
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Interview: Aoife O’Donovan on “All My Friends” coming to the Barbican

June 4, 2024 Martin Johnson 0
Folk music is music for the people and is the best genre fit for an eclectic artist. Aoife O’Donovan’s latest album ‘All My Friends’ is a celebration of America’s 19th Amendment and the history of women’s […]
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Interview: Lynn Drury on “High Tide”

May 28, 2024 Martin Johnson 0
What is NOLAmericana and why is it needed. Singer-songwriter Lynn Drury is a stalwart of the New Orleans music scene, and to bring more attention to an overlooked aspect of New Orleans music she has coined […]

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American Aquarium announce new album out this month plus UK dates

June 15, 2026 0
American Aquarium’s new album, New Ways to Lose, will be released on 26th June 2026 via Losing Side Records/Thirty Tigers. After an extensive North American tour, the band will be returning to Europe for dates in […]
Album Reviews

Susto Stringband “Susto Stringband (Volume 2)”

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Unpretentious acoustic country songs played for the fun of it. Starting with an acapella version of Ralph Stanley’s Gloryland leads you to expect something out of the ordinary. So, when Diamond’s Icaro turns out to be […]
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Sounds from beyond the Shed 240 “Aging”

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Last weekend saw me sail through another birthday unscathed, just about. There was a gathering to celebrate this one calendar year closer to the worm-filled sod, and the photo attached bears witness to my joy at […]

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Interviews

Interview: Dirk Powell on “Wake” and bridging modern and age-old roots music

June 11, 2026 2
Dirk Powell is a special kind of musician, someone who, through family connections, knows and understands both Appalachia and Cajun music, and is at the same time comfortable with modern music technology. He has won four […]
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Interview: Ma Polaine’s Great Decline is thriving

June 10, 2026 0
With influences in blues, jazz and country, Ma Polaine’s Great Decline is actually thriving on their fifth album, Monster Swan (2025). Based in Somerset, England, Beth Packer’s distinctive, emotive vocals, coupled with her evocative lyrics, create […]
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Interview: Greg Loftus – As both musician and carpenter, he would like to knock on wood

June 5, 2026 1
Greg Loftus comes from the town of Bourne, not far from the bridge that connects Massachusetts to Cape Cod. It is there that he practices woodworking, operates a club in nearby Falmouth and makes rock music […]

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Pick of the Political Pops: Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy “In Good Faith”

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This week we were reminded of a thing that happened. You know the thing… erm… god, what was it called? Y’know. There was lots of arguing and some flag waving and shouting. That thing. My god […]
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Tom Waits to release 50th anniversary vinyl reissue of “Nighthawks At The Diner” in October

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October marks the 50th anniversary of Tom Waits’ 1975 album “Nighthawks at the Diner” originally released on Asylum Records. The reissue  via ANTI- Records will come out on 24th October 2025.  The label is celebrating the […]
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Classic Clips: Blackberry Smoke with Amanda Shires “You Got Lucky” – Live from Southern Ground, 2018

October 15, 2021 0
I remember being blown away when I first stumbled on this. Blackberry Smoke are a band I like but always find that little bit more interesting when they’re playing acoustically; team them with everyone’s (well, mine […]

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