Michael Farley

Elephant Micah “Genericana” (Western Vinyl 2018)

August 15, 2018 Michael Farley 0

As has been said many times before Americana is a broad church and thus many musical styles are accepted inside and indeed they add to its rich diversity. However, it is a challenge to consider this […]

Courtney Hartman and Taylor Ashton “Been On Your Side” (Free Dirt Records, 2018)

August 1, 2018 Michael Farley 0

This is the debut album offering from two friends and fine musicians who have honed their art in the industry for a number of years. Courtney Hartman was until very recently part of Della Mae a […]

Ben Reel “Land Of Escape” (Independent, 2018)

July 24, 2018 Michael Farley 0

Ben Reel is an Irish artist who has been in the business for over 20 years, this being his eighth studio album release. This is a homegrown affair having been recorded and produced in his home […]

The Wood Brothers “One Drop Of Truth” (Honey Jar Records 2018)

July 16, 2018 Michael Farley 0

The Wood Brothers comprise the trio of brothers Oliver and Chris Wood, along with Jano Rix, and have been around for some time, this being their sixth album release. On this work they have a bluesy […]

Cowboy Junkies “All That Reckoning” (Proper Records, 2018)

July 6, 2018 Michael Farley 0

Cowboy Junkies will be known to many given that they have now been performing together for 33 years and were at the forefront of the Americana movement. It’s hard to keep count of the albums they’ve […]

Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Rabbits”

July 24, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week, and we leave you dear reader with a new song from Alberta’s Starpainter who this week have officially confirmed their new album, Cayenne Flowerbed, which will be out […]

Artwork for Jenny Reynolds album "Willow and Stone"

Jenny Reynolds “Willow and Stone”

July 24, 2026 0

Songs on surviving life from an accomplished singer-songwriter, with hints of jazz amongst the folk rock accompaniment. Jenny Reynolds is a singer-songwriter, initially from Boston but now firmly a part of the Texas scene for the […]

Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward

July 24, 2026 0

End Times Elevator Music is a special record to behold. From the Link Wray fuzz guitar rumbles on opener No Alarm to the title track closer, which arrives like Ben Schneider and Brendan Urie collaborated, there […]

Articles by Michael Farley

Elephant Micah “Genericana” (Western Vinyl 2018)

Courtney Hartman and Taylor Ashton “Been On Your Side” (Free Dirt Records, 2018)

Ben Reel “Land Of Escape” (Independent, 2018)

The Wood Brothers “One Drop Of Truth” (Honey Jar Records 2018)

Cowboy Junkies “All That Reckoning” (Proper Records, 2018)

Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Rabbits”

Jenny Reynolds “Willow and Stone”

Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward

Classic Clips: Patty Loveless and Chris Stapleton “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive” at CMA Awards, 2022

Teenage Fanclub don’t dare to dream on new album and tour this autumn