Peter Tomkins

Olav Larsen “Stream of Consciousness”

April 16, 2021 Peter Tomkins 0

Exquisite album of outstanding song-writing and perfectly restrained duets. You come across some strange combinations as a reviewer, especially in the country and Americana genre. Over the years, this writer discovered quite a lot about both […]

Art work for Suzy Sue Smith benefit album featuring Lone WolfOMB, Olds Sleeper and Possessed by Paul James

Various Artists “Songs for Suzy”

March 2, 2021 Peter Tomkins 0

Benefit album of rural blues and mountain folk for rustic folk artist Suzy Smith. An album raising funds for Georgia based folk artist Suzy Smith, who is currently fighting cancer and autoimmune disorder. Her art, using […]

Jeremy Porter and the Tucos “Candy Coated Cannonball”

February 2, 2021 Peter Tomkins 0

Power pop for teenagers played, really well, by their dads. Opening with a rock and roll riff, and a Farfisa organ, ‘Put You On Hold’ is a solid slab of early sixties garage rock. However, it […]

Anna Elizabeth Laube “Annamania”

January 19, 2021 Peter Tomkins 0

A masterclass in songwriting. But will the real Anna Laube step forward? You can always identify real quality in song-writing. Some people just seem to have the right, deft touch to craft beautiful songs across a […]

Kacy & Clayton & Marlon Williams “Plastic Bouquets” (New West, 2020)

December 15, 2020 Peter Tomkins 0

A collaboration from opposite sides of the globe. Kacy & Clayton from Saskatchewan in Canada and Melbourne-based New Zealander Marlon Williams. This combination leads to a mouthful of a name; but more importantly, to an album […]