Martin Johnson

Luke Sital-Singh “Dressing Like A Stranger”

August 23, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

A move to California hasn’t significantly altered Luke Sital-Singh’s sound. Luke Sital-Singh’s debut album ‘The Fire Inside’ caused a bit of a stir here in the UK as it was recognised as bringing a breath of […]

Interview: Ivy S. Sheppard on Yazoo Records’ release of John and Frances Reedy’s country gospel

August 17, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Ralph Stanley learnt his version of ‘Oh Death’ from John and Frances Reedy. For anybody interested in old-time music, early blues, country, and jazz Yazoo records has a very special place in their hearts. The label […]

Interview: Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith on returning to touring and “Misadventures Of Doomscroller”

August 12, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Dawes still haven’t played with Knopfler and Springsteen but they now have Phil Lesh and Joni Mitchell on their CV. Occasional Americana UK contributor, Zagreb-based Josip Radic, has again caught up with the Dawes Taylor Goldsmith. […]

Anna Tivel “Outsiders”

August 10, 2022 Martin Johnson 1

A new album and a new record company mean Anna Tivel is ready to take her music to a larger audience. Pacific North West singer-songwriter Anna Tiivel shakes off the dust of the pandemic by seeking […]

Dan Tyminski “One More Time Before You Go”

August 3, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Tony Rice covers that will make listeners want to revisit the original recordings. Tribute albums should generally be approached with a degree of caution, with very few albums, and even individual tribute tracks, improving or even […]

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: 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"

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 […]

Articles by Martin Johnson

Luke Sital-Singh “Dressing Like A Stranger”

Interview: Ivy S. Sheppard on Yazoo Records’ release of John and Frances Reedy’s country gospel

Interview: Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith on returning to touring and “Misadventures Of Doomscroller”

Anna Tivel “Outsiders”

Dan Tyminski “One More Time Before You Go”

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”