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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.
Features

The Songs Remain: Chip Taylor (1940 -2026)

April 2, 2026 Martin Johnson 4
New York country-influenced songwriter who inadvertently helped launch Jimi Hendrix’s career. He may have been the brother of Jon Voight, and the uncle of Angelina Jolie, but Chip Taylor was a songwriter’s songwriter, who maintained his […]
Can't Live with it, Can't Live without it

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Chris Hillman

March 18, 2026 Martin Johnson 0
There can be no doubt about the fact that Chris Hillman is one of the founding fathers of country rock, based on his time with the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers, the Desert Rose Band and […]
Interviews

Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

March 11, 2026 Martin Johnson 2
While Dave Alvin is regarded as one of the greats of American roots music, his taste in music and his own music from the Blasters onwards has included hints of his musical eclecticism. Evidently, he always […]
News

The Song Remains: Augie Meyers (1940 – 2026)

March 10, 2026 Martin Johnson 4
He created the signature sound of Texas with a British Vox electric organ With the passing of Augie Meyers in his sleep after a short illness on 7th March, the music of South Texas and San […]
Features

The Song Remains: John Paul Hammond (1942 – 2026)

March 3, 2026 Martin Johnson 0
He expanded the blues genre for future generations of listeners and musicians. The world lost one of the last true champions of country blues on February 28th with the passing of John Paul Hammond, son of […]

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Cajun Corner – Summer 2026

Cajun Corner
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Artwork for Jeffrey Halford and the Healers album "Used Parts"

Jeffrey Halford and The Healers “Used Parts”

Album Reviews
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Fanny Lumsden brings her Traditions to the fore with her new album

News
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Seasick Steve “Bootstraps” – won’t lift ya’ no more

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Video Premiere: Kaz Murphy “Making Noise”

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Cajun Corner

Cajun Corner – Summer 2026

August 11, 2026 0
Some new activity from two of the most active record labels keeping Cajun and Zydeco music alive and well. First up we have a new album from Bonsoir, Catin a female-powered Cajun band from Southwest Louisiana, […]
Artwork for Jeffrey Halford and the Healers album "Used Parts"
Album Reviews

Jeffrey Halford and The Healers “Used Parts”

August 11, 2026 0
Blues, soul and rock-infused road trip-ready release from Texas-born, California-based Halford and band. Some albums just cry out: “put me on in the car, and turn the volume up!” Jeffrey Halford and the Healers’ latest album, […]
News

Fanny Lumsden brings her Traditions to the fore with her new album

August 11, 2026 0
Australian singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden is set to release her fifth studio album Traditions on October 30th. The long-player features her previous single Difficult Woman and the new one Mother’s Eyes, a pensive gaze at the matriarchal […]

  • Cajun Corner – Summer 2026
  • Jeffrey Halford and The Healers “Used Parts”
  • Fanny Lumsden brings her Traditions to the fore with her new album
  • Seasick Steve “Bootstraps” – won’t lift ya’ no more
  • Video Premiere: Kaz Murphy “Making Noise”
  • For The Sake Of The Song: Willie Nelson “Seven Spanish Angels”
  • Chris Pierce “Songs for the Heavy Hearted”
  • Margo Cilker unveils her “Little White Cross” for October
  • Kacy Lee Anderson to release debut solo album
  • Lance Cowan “The Air That You Breathe”
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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 […]
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 […]

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AmericanaFest UK 2019 Conference Showcase preview – part one

January 14, 2019 0
The AMAUK conference is now into its fourth year and one of the highlights is the two nights of showcases which take place before the awards ceremony featuring the best of americana talent, both homegrown and […]
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Album Reviews

Steve Dawson “At the Bottom of a Canyon in the Branches of a Tree”

July 5, 2021 0
Inspired meditations wrapped in west coast folk-rock and Chicago soul. We have, in part, Richard Thompson to thank for Dawson’s return to the Americana scene and the recording of his new album after a hiatus of […]
Tracks

Radnor & Lee “Be Like the Being” – Listen

May 11, 2017 0
This is lovely. Actor/musician Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother) and indie-troubadour Ben Lee have formed a new indie-pop duo by the name Radnor and Lee. The duo’s debut LP is due out later this […]

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