Richard Parkinson

The Paper Kites to release seventh album, announce UK/Ireland early 2026 tour

September 24, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Alternative folk band The Paper Kites have announced their seventh studio album, “If You Go There, I Hope You Find It”, to be released on 23rd January 2026 via Nettwerk Music Group. ”If You Go There, […]

Live Review: Hannah White, 100 Club, London – 19th September 2025

September 24, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

The Elizabeth Line finally delivered some value for money tonight, getting this reviewer across town to the iconic 100 Club for Hannah White’s album launch gig for “Fine Day” on the day of its release. Unfortunately, […]

Live Review: Jolie Holland + Annie Dressner, Neon 194, London – 18th September 2025

September 23, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

A show from Jolie Holland is always a cause for celebration as the much-travelled multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter comes towards the end of the UK leg of her tour with dates in Ireland to follow. The venue […]

Delta queen Bronwynne Brent to play UK tour in October

September 23, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Mississippi Delta songbird, Bronwynne Brent, made a major US impact with the release of her “Deep Black Water” album back in 2011. When her follow-up “Stardust” arrived to critical acclaim in 2014, Bob Harris declared himself […]

Grey DeLisle helms all-star tribute to Cindy Walker – out in October

September 22, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Grammy-winning artist Grey DeLisle has put together a tribute to her hero, Cindy Walker. “It’s All Her Fault: A Tribute To Cindy Walker” is due out on 10th October 2025 via Hummin’bird Records. One of the most […]

Interview: David Keenan on inspiration, optimism and telling stories

July 28, 2026 0

“Radiate a smile if we’re only here for a short while / no we don’t want to miss a day / cus there’s so much we must do,” sings David Keenan on Radiate a Smile, four […]

The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio “Welcome to the Family”

July 28, 2026 0

The new release by The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio arrives with lively words of welcome. After three solo releases of his own, in 2019 Mike Jacoby teamed up with Don Read and Mike Levin to form […]

More People Really Should Know About: Hayden

July 28, 2026 0

When we say more people should know about Hayden, I’m not talking about the beloved 18th-century composer and founder of Viennese Classicism, but about Paul Hayden Desser, the Canadian singer-songwriter who has been quietly ploughing his […]

Articles by Richard Parkinson

The Paper Kites to release seventh album, announce UK/Ireland early 2026 tour

Live Review: Hannah White, 100 Club, London – 19th September 2025

Live Review: Jolie Holland + Annie Dressner, Neon 194, London – 18th September 2025

Delta queen Bronwynne Brent to play UK tour in October

Grey DeLisle helms all-star tribute to Cindy Walker – out in October

Interview: David Keenan on inspiration, optimism and telling stories

The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio “Welcome to the Family”

More People Really Should Know About: Hayden

Various Artists “Just Look Inside the Cover – Songs of Pete Ham”

Willie J Healey to release new EP before October tour dates