Martin Johnson

Interview: Danny O’Keefe on making circular turns and having a good time

November 21, 2023 Martin Johnson 4

Still writing new songs in his ninth decade and celebrating his catalogue. Singer-songwriters write songs, and that is exactly what Danny O’Keefe has been doing all his working life, and he is still doing it in […]

Josh Radnor “Eulogy: Volume 1”

November 15, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Saying goodbye to parts of life and welcoming the start of new chapters. Though his name may not be that familiar to UK audiences, Josh Radnor is a successful American actor and producer who won an […]

Interview: Corey Ledet on helping preserve the Louisiana dialect Kouri-Vini through songwriting

November 14, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Why language and culture enhance the authenticity of music. Corey Ledet is one of the leading Creole and zydeco musicians of his generation, with a Grammy nomination to prove it, and an Americana UK favourite. With […]

Interview: Carla Olson on the joys of collaborating and producing

November 7, 2023 Martin Johnson 4

Celebrating a life of playing and listening to music and tipping her hat to Paladin. Carla Olson first came to the wider attention of the listening public with her band the Textones who were part of […]

Interview: Van Plating explains why she is an Orange Blossom child

November 1, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

How to bring a sense of Florida to a mix of indie pop, bluegrass and country. To most Brits, Florida is viewed as a holiday destination, but it also has a respectable music tradition as it […]