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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

Interview: Madison Cunningham on the Grammys and International Women’s Day

March 8, 2023 Martin Johnson 0
Getting bragging rights for your parents as you mature as an artist. Madison Cunningham has made quite a few waves since releasing her first album, ‘Authenticity’, in 2014, including being nominated four times for a Grammy […]
Interviews

Interview: Diane Hubka on why folk and americana should still swing

March 7, 2023 Martin Johnson 0
There is only good and bad music and all American music shares the same roots. Diane Hubka’s formative musical memories go back to the west coast folk and country rock of the ‘70s, with a dash […]
Features

The Song Remains: David Lindley (1944-2023)

March 6, 2023 Martin Johnson 4
He was so much more than a simple West Coast session guitarist. There are an awful lot of very good guitarists, but only a few who could be said to be true masters of their instrument, […]
Interviews

Interview: Dean Owens on what his Americana UK awards mean to him

March 1, 2023 Martin Johnson 0
How being force-fed Gram Parson and The Jayhawks opened up the world of americana. Dean Owens has long been a favourite of Americana UK and our readership, and he ended a successful 2022 by being voted […]
Features

The First Time: Martin Johnson – The Who, ABC Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees, October 22nd, 1970

February 28, 2023 Martin Johnson 0
It is easy to forget how little music was available at the start of the ‘70s, and how restricted access to it was. You had the weekly press, Melody Maker, New Musical Express, and the new […]

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Interview: The Roseline play sweet music but you must accept the thorns

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Anniversary Cheers: The Mercy Brothers “Strange Adventure” celebrates 23 years

Anniversary Cheers
August 12, 2026 0
Artwork for Laura Veirs album "Temple Songs"

Laura Veirs “Temple Songs”

Album Reviews
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Laura Cortese

After six years, Laura Cortese announces new studio album “Lucky Water”

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Artwork for StephenJacques album "Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz"

Stephen Jacques “Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz”

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Interviews

Interview: The Roseline play sweet music but you must accept the thorns

August 12, 2026 0
It’s no secret that americana music in all its colorful variations has been prevalent and in vogue for years now as countless bands and singer/songwriters from the last two decades have found success filtering their music […]
Anniversary Cheers

Anniversary Cheers: The Mercy Brothers “Strange Adventure” celebrates 23 years

August 12, 2026 0
Cupcakes & Muffins re-release The Mercy Brothers album; Barrence Whitfield and Michael Dinallo join together in a musical journey of discovery, and it sounds spectacular. We are not used to 23-year anniversaries; they come around but […]
Artwork for Laura Veirs album "Temple Songs"
Album Reviews

Laura Veirs “Temple Songs”

August 12, 2026 0
A welcome and successful return to songwriting and making records. Temple Songs, the 14th solo album released by Laura Veirs, represents something of a comeback for the Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter, author, music teacher, podcaster and visual […]

  • Interview: The Roseline play sweet music but you must accept the thorns
  • Anniversary Cheers: The Mercy Brothers “Strange Adventure” celebrates 23 years
  • Laura Veirs “Temple Songs”
  • After six years, Laura Cortese announces new studio album “Lucky Water”
  • Stephen Jacques “Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz”
  • Isreal Nash saddles up to reimagine Sweetheart of the Rodeo
  • Live Review: Everette + Ned Swarbrick, 45 Vinyl Café, York – 5th August 2026
  • The Sound Gypsies “You Can Still Come Home” – home’s still there for ya’
  • Video: Carly Pearce, Molly Tuttle and Dan Tyminski “What If You Loved Me”
  • Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock
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Interview: The Roseline play sweet music but you must accept the thorns

August 12, 2026 0
It’s no secret that americana music in all its colorful variations has been prevalent and in vogue for years now as countless bands and singer/songwriters from the last two decades have found success filtering their music […]
Interviews

Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

August 11, 2026 0
Remarkably, it is twenty years since Frank Turner released his first solo EP: Campfire Punkrock. The very title was both a statement of intent and a conscious identifier, defining his sound and the purpose of his […]
Interviews

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 […]

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Classic Clips: NRBQ “I Want You To Feel Good Too” Night Music TV Show, 1988

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I first came across NRBQ when I bought a vinyl copy of their ‘Tapdancing Bats’ album in 1986 on the wonderful Demon Records – and was instantly gobsmacked by the sheer lunacy and variety of the music […]
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Robert Rex Waller, Jr “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Any More” – no moon neither

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Well, this is pretty exciting – the I See Hawks In L.A. frontman has a new solo album coming on October 20th.  It’s called ‘See The Big Man Cry‘ and was produced by Carla Olson.  Rob […]

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