Peter Thompson

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Ryan Adams

January 7, 2026 Peter Thompson 6

Ryan Adams is one of the most talented and indeed prolific singer/songwriters of his generation, with a rich canon of work to support this assertion. Despite his undoubted talent Adams has had some well publicised issues […]

Classic Clips: Emmylou Harris “Where Will I Be” – BBC Later… with Jools Holland, 1995

November 21, 2025 Peter Thompson 2

A number of the top music artists who have managed to have long, successful careers have had the ability to reinvent themselves periodically. Think David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Cher, Madonna, Neil Young, Kylie Minogue, Johnny Cash, […]

Artwork for Andrew Weiss and Friends album “The Last of the Outdoor Kids”

Andrew Weiss and Friends “The Last of the Outdoor Kids”

October 10, 2025 Peter Thompson 0

Catchy tunes, jangly guitars and harmonies make this blend of Laurel Canyon folk rock and late 1970s power pop an enjoyable release. Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Weiss began drum lessons when he was only four […]

Artwork for Laura Veirs album “Laura Veirs And The Choir Who Couldn’t Say (Live In Angoulême)”

Laura Veirs “Laura Veirs and the Choir Who Couldn’t Say (Live In Angoulême)”

October 7, 2025 Peter Thompson 0

This collaboration between Laura Veirs and a French school choir offers a different perspective on songs from Veirs’ back catalogue. Don’t you just love an album with a fascinating back story? Well, this album has one […]

Artwork for Emma Swift album “The Resurrection Game”

Emma Swift “The Resurrection Game”

September 16, 2025 Peter Thompson 0

Born out of a traumatic period in her life, Australian-born, Nasvhille-based singer-songwriter Emma Swift’s second full-length release (and first album release of originals), “The Resurrection Game” is a strong selection of songs. The record follows a […]