Richard Parkinson

Preview: UK trio pay live tribute to legend Michael Hurley

June 8, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Sweet Lucy are a UK-based trio who have come together to celebrate the music, songs and spirit of the late Michael Hurley. Johnny Fewings (banjo/guitar), Michele Stodart (bass/acoustic guitar) and Holly Carter (pedal steel/electric guitar) share […]

Carly King “Loving You Is Easy”

June 2, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Promising intimate debut from Nashville-based Northeasterner. Carly King was born in New Jersey, came of age around New York City and spent her young adult years in the West, teaching snowboarding in Wyoming and Colorado. She […]

Rodney Crowell to release ‘lost album’ “Then Again” next month

May 28, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Rodney Crowell has announced the release of an album which many fans thought would never see the light of day, Then Again which arrives on 26th June 2026 via New West Records. The 10-track set was […]

Live Review: Clover County, Rough Trade East and London Highways Festival, 14th-16th May 2026

May 28, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Clover County is a much-travelled but now Athens, Georgia-based singer-songwriter, who, following good reviews for her debut full-length album, Finer Things, travelled to the East side of the Atlantic and has been touring with Jack van […]

Graham Parker celebrates 50th year of career with new live album “Quality Footwear”

May 27, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Graham Parker will release a new live album Quality Footwear: Live At The Brook via Big Stir Records on 26th June 2026 Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of his recording career, Parker’s vinyl and streaming collection captures […]

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The The - Hanky Panky (vinyl)
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Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums

June 25, 2026 1

We experience music typically either at a show or on record. The live album is the device by which artists and labels attempt to bridge the two. The types of live album vary. There are shows […]

artwork for Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry album "were The Watchtowers"

Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

June 25, 2026 2

A poignant final act from Dallas Good in collaboration with Richard Reed Parry, leaving us with a melancholic album, beautiful, sad and thought-provoking. There’s something quietly arresting about this new record by Dallas Good and Richard […]

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

June 25, 2026 0

More than 2,000 artists performing across 400+ grassroots venues nationwide, spanning indie, folk, country/ americana, dance, pop, rock, grime, electronic, jazz, folk, punk, soul and more. The event is sponsored by the Music Venue Trust and […]

Interviews

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Tracks

Track Premiere: Kevin Buckley “Never Tire Of The Road”

February 22, 2022 0

Kevin Buckley grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where his first musical direction was Irish traditional fiddle which he took up at the age of 9 going on to compete in fiddle contests in the USA […]

News

Loose to release 20th anniversary Handsomes album

February 1, 2018 0

20 years after its initial release, the lovely people at Loose Music are celebrating the Handsome Family’s iconic record “Through The Trees” with a 20th Anniversary Edition, to be released on 9th March. With the original release receiving wide acclaim, […]

Previews

Preview: Clare Sands UK tour starts tonight

November 3, 2023 0

‘Ghost on the Waves’ is the new macronic single from Cork-born, Belfast-based sixth-generation fiddler and contemporary folk singer, Clare Sands, which you can watch the new video for below. Clare, who recently performed at ‘El Cervantino,’ […]

Articles by Richard Parkinson

Preview: UK trio pay live tribute to legend Michael Hurley

Carly King “Loving You Is Easy”

Rodney Crowell to release ‘lost album’ “Then Again” next month

Live Review: Clover County, Rough Trade East and London Highways Festival, 14th-16th May 2026

Graham Parker celebrates 50th year of career with new live album “Quality Footwear”

Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums

Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

The Long Ryders ride into a town near you in October!

The Glass Hours “Chapel Glass”