Paul Kerr

Emily Barker “Sweet Kind Of Blue” (Everyone Sang, 2017)

June 6, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

Australian Emily Barker has been firmly in the spotlight over the past decade with her band The Red Clay Halo (who played at the London Olympics opening ceremony) along with her stints in Vena Portae and […]

Kilkenny Roots Festival, 28th April – 1st May 2017, Kilkenny, Ireland

June 6, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

This was the second time your intrepid reporter has attended the annual celebration of all things good in Roots and Americana music that’s held in the beautiful city of Kilkenny in Ireland and now that it’s […]

Chuck Prophet returns to the UK for shows this July and November

May 29, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

With his latest album, Bobby Fuller Died For your Sins, still ringing in folks’ ears and widely acclaimed as one of his best, Chuck Prophet and The Mission Express have announced plans for two short tours […]

Yep Roc to reissue six long out-of-print Nick Lowe titles

May 29, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

Gone are the days when he was known as “Basher”. These days Nick Lowe is somewhat venerated as a senior statesman of UK rock music but over the past five decades he’s been a pub rocker, […]

Justin Townes Earle “Kids In The Street” (New West Records, 2017)

May 29, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

For his eighth album Justin Townes Earle has adopted some different approaches. It’s the first time he has worked with a producer (Mike Mogis -Bright Eyes and First Aid Kit) and the first album he’s […]

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 Paul Kerr

Emily Barker “Sweet Kind Of Blue” (Everyone Sang, 2017)

Kilkenny Roots Festival, 28th April – 1st May 2017, Kilkenny, Ireland

Chuck Prophet returns to the UK for shows this July and November

Yep Roc to reissue six long out-of-print Nick Lowe titles

Justin Townes Earle “Kids In The Street” (New West Records, 2017)

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