Maurice Hope

Select Captain “Strings & Feathers” (Mini Me Records, 2016)

November 14, 2016 Maurice Hope 0

Kristian Gaarskjaer’s latest album under his musical alter ego pseudonym, Select Captain has him come through with an intelligent, Americana focussed singer-songwriter record. Recorded at Homeless Studios in Copenhagen he also utilises hints of late 1980s […]

The Slow Show “Dream Darling” (Haldern Pop Recordings, 2016)

November 9, 2016 Maurice Hope 0

Quirky and eclectic the music and vocals of Rob Goodwin are undeniable. In many ways The Slow Show breathe fresh air into the scene as the five-man unit take the listener away from the predictable and […]

Jeff Crosby “Waking Days” (At the Helm Records, 2015)

November 7, 2016 Maurice Hope 0

Jeff Crosby though still young has just enough living under his belt to qualify as a seasoned performer, and a voice dripping in character with the songs to match. His worth as a songwriter if weighed in […]

Wire & Wool “Wire & Wool” (Independent, 2016)

October 2, 2016 Maurice Hope 0

Wire & Wool are a lively 7-piece from Dundee, Scotland. Formed in 2014 they combine elements of bluegrass, folk and country with energy akin to punk. As with their American counterparts, North Carolina band Chatham County Line […]

Sera “Little Girl” (Folkal Records, 2016)

October 1, 2016 Maurice Hope 0

While I am unsure why Caernarfon, North Wales based Sera feels the need to have an out of focus cover photo adorn the front of the CD cover, there is no shortage of focus regards the direction […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Lone Bellow - The Lone Bellow (vinyl)
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
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David Allan Coe (9/6/1939 - 4/29/2026)
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RE: Versions!
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