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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.
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10 Grateful Dead Songs Covered By Bluegrass, Country and Americana Artists

April 22, 2020 Martin Johnson 4
The Grateful Dead have many claims to fame, from being at the heart of the development of psychedelic rock in San Francisco and paving the way for the Summer Of Love in 1967, to being the […]
Album Reviews

Lilly Hiatt “Walking Proof” (New West, 2020)

April 22, 2020 Martin Johnson 0
It can be surprisingly difficult to establish a long-term career as a musician if you have a parent who is also a successful musician. Obviously you get first hand knowledge of the music industry, and you […]
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The Song Remains: Adam Schlesinger 1967 – 2020

April 7, 2020 Martin Johnson 3
Regular and recent readers of this website will have seen from his current posts following Adam Schlesinger’s death on April 1st, from complications with Covid-19, that our esteemed editor is a particular fan of the artist […]
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Forgotten Artists – Roger Tillison

April 7, 2020 Martin Johnson 4
Roger Tillison is not a name many will have come across in the first place let alone forgotten. However, he is a fine example of the Tulsa Sound of the ‘60s and ‘70s, which included Leon […]
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10 songs showing how the human spirit deals with illness

April 3, 2020 Martin Johnson 0
Before free and easy access to doctors and medical care, many people struggled to understand disease. This is where folk and popular songs of the day played an important role in public awareness. The birth of […]

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Shane MacGowan tribute album to be released in November

June 9, 2026 0
Victoria Mary Clarke, in partnership with Rubyworks, has officially revealed the complete artist lineup and track list for 20th Century Paddy – The Songs Of Shane MacGowan tribute album which is set for release on 13th […]
Album Reviews

Nick Mulvey “Dark Harvest (Live)”

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Live recording from recent studio releases finds songwriter grasping for spiritual and emotional truths. Building on his recent releases Dark Harvest Pt 1 and Pt 2, Dark Harvest Live presents an intimate show from Toronto showcasing […]
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Texas Music Revolution documentary featuring Kiefer Sutherland launched on streaming services

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Texas Music Revolution, the feature documentary marking Emmy-nominated cinematographer Troy Paff’s (Dirty Jobs, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern) directorial debut, began its global streaming rollout on 5th June 2026 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of […]

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Interview: Greg Loftus – As both musician and carpenter, he would like to knock on wood

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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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Interview: Ben Vaughn on being true to yourself and the joys of recording an album in your car

May 29, 2026 0
To say Ben Vaughn has had an eclectic musical career would be a gross understatement. He grew up in the Philadelphia area, and his journey into music began when a kind uncle gave him a Duane […]
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Interview: Beau Jennings – In Tribute to Will Rogers and the Verdigris

May 27, 2026 0
If History was your favourite class in school, raise your digital hand. Only two? Come on, the subject is not that dull. Now pay attention. Today, we are going to learn about a river called the […]

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Video: The Harmaleighs “Sorry, I’m Busy”

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From their album “She Won’t Make Sense”, out on August 2nd, this is Nashville duo The Harmaleighs and a timely song about mental health and stress.  It has an excellent video too.
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Darlingside “Eschaton” – Listen

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Alt-folk quartet Darlingside are back with a new single and a new album for 2018.  Eschaton is taken from the forthcoming release “Extralife” due out February which will be launched officially in London on January 30th at the […]
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Julian Taylor’s UK tour starts tonight – Listen to his new song “Georgia Moon”

July 27, 2023 0
After making waves in the UK last year with his ‘Beyond The Reservoir’ album which we among others raved about, award-winning singer-songwriter Julian Taylor is returning to the UK this week, this time with his full […]

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