Richard Parkinson

LA singer-songwriter Paula Fong announces new album and London showcase

February 24, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Paula Fong is an americana singer-songwriter from Los Angeles with a sound that can vary from folk to upbeat country to soulful grit. She has announced the creation, during 2026, of a two-part 10-12 song album. […]

Sarah McQuaid shares dates for extensive North Europe and UK tours

February 16, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Sarah McQuaid certainly works hard and has just announced an extensive spring-summer EU and UK tour which, to her credit, takes in many places that are outside the main touring circuit. The sets on the dates […]

The latest from Hiss Golden Messenger “I’m People” arrives on May Day

February 11, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Hiss Golden Messenger—the North Carolina-based project of MC Taylor— will release their new album, “I’m People”, on 1st May 2026 via Chrysalis Records. It lands three years after “Jump For Joy” (2023), of which AUK’s Keith […]

Steep Canyon Rangers ride on to their “Next Act” in May 2026

February 10, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

GRAMMY Award-winning bluegrass and Americana ensemble Steep Canyon Rangers have unveiled their forthcoming album, “Next Act”, which will be out on 22nd May 2026 via Yep Roc Records. Recorded by Julian Dreyer at Echo Mountain Recording, […]

Lucinda Williams St Paul Theatre 14 April 2019

For the Sake of the Song: Lucinda Williams “Metal Firecracker”

September 28, 2026 0

There are songs that you love for the lyrics, songs that you love for the music; sometimes you get a song where both are so perfect you have a masterpiece. Lucinda Williams’ Metal Firecracker is the […]

Artwork for Ian Noe album"Canyon Falls Trailer Band"

Ian Noe “Canyon Falls Trailer Band”

September 28, 2026 0

Impressive collection of character-driven songwriting and classic country sounds. Kentuckian Ian Noe presents a diverse selection of sixteen original songs on his excellent new album, Canyon Falls Trailer Band. It’s Noe’s third release and the second […]

The Jayhawks live at the Electric Ballroom, Camden - 16th September 2026

Live Review: The Jayhawks, Electric Ballroom, Camden – 16th September 2026

September 28, 2026 0

About a decade ago, I formulated a new genre based on a particular guitar sound that would for several years be heard on Radio 2 after midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. Bob Harris Country is […]

Articles by Richard Parkinson

LA singer-songwriter Paula Fong announces new album and London showcase

Sarah McQuaid shares dates for extensive North Europe and UK tours

The latest from Hiss Golden Messenger “I’m People” arrives on May Day

Steep Canyon Rangers ride on to their “Next Act” in May 2026

For the Sake of the Song: Lucinda Williams “Metal Firecracker”

Ian Noe “Canyon Falls Trailer Band”

Live Review: The Jayhawks, Electric Ballroom, Camden – 16th September 2026

Bluegrass Briefs: Sociograss, Triple Fiddle, The Runaway Strings, Lindsay Lou

Jack Browning “Painted Skies”