Richard Parkinson

Ron Sexsmith wakes up to new record “Hangover Terrace”

June 6, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith has announced the release of his latest album, “Hangover Terrace”, which will be available on 29th August 2025 on all digital platforms, limited edition turquoise vinyl and a limited-edition CD in a cardboard […]

Our Man in the Field reimagine their debut “The Company of Strangers”

June 5, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Ahead of a summer that includes a set on the Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury and a support slot for Neil Young at British Summer Time in London’s Hyde Park, Our Man in the Field are reissuing […]

Impossible dream realised: Patty Griffin returns with new album in July

June 5, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Patty Griffin is an artist who requires no introduction in these pages. The GRAMMY award-winning songwriter and performer has announced her new full-length opus, “Crown Of Roses”. It is her 11th studio album and first in […]

Rodney Crowell to release new album “Airline Highway” in August

June 4, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Americana legend Rodney Crowell will release his 21st studio album, “Airline Highway”, on 29th August 2025 via New West Records. The 10-song set was produced by Tyler Bryant and recorded & mixed by Trina Shoemaker in […]

Anderson East “Worthy”

June 4, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

A solid set of songs and performances in first for new label. “Worthy” is Anderson East’s fourth studio album and his first for new label Rounder. It appears just under four years since its predecessor, “Maybe […]

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Alison Brown & Steve Martin “New Cluck Old Hen” – features Della Mae

March 31, 2026 0

Here’s a great new tune from youthful banjo prodigy Steve Martin and the even more youthful banjo prodigy Alison Brown. That’s two banjos – so you know that we’re deep into the real Americana – we […]

Video: J Mau & The Kiss Off “Poison”

March 31, 2026 0

Check out Poison, the launch single from J Mau & The Kiss Off, the new musical project from long-time punk Justin “J Mau” Maurer. The founder of bands like Clorox Girls, Suspect Parts, L.A. Drugz, and […]

Behind the Songs: Natalie Del Carmen “Pastures”

March 30, 2026 0

When it comes right down to it, the heart of americana music has always been about connecting listeners to real experiences and emotions, and Natalie Del Carmen is currently one of the best examples of what […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Natalie Del Carmen “Pastures”

March 30, 2026 0

Interviews

Interview: Michael Timmins on “More Acoustic Junk”, Cowboy Junkies and, well… other Mike stuff

March 25, 2026 1

A few months ago, we got an album of more (acoustic) junk from the Junkies. Okay, that is a horrible image. Better start over. Michael Timmins, along with siblings Margo and Peter, and Alan Anton, the […]

Interviews

Interview: Bob Lind on “It Oughta Be Easy”

March 12, 2026 0

Folk icon talks life, hope, and his 2026 record. Bob Lind recently released his fourth studio album of new material in the past fourteen years, “It Oughta Be Easy,” a characteristically literate, introspective, and often humorous […]

Videos

Video Premiere: James Mastro “Someday Someone Will Turn Your Head Around”

March 18, 2024 0

Upbeat and uplifting, the new single from James Mastro is an anthem for the weary and downtrodden, for anyone carrying a heavy load. Ultimately, ‘Someday Someone Will Turn Your Head Around’ is full of hope – […]

Album Reviews

Wayne Graham “1% Juice” (Hometown Caravan, 2020)

November 24, 2020 0

Wayne Graham, a musical partnership between brothers Kenny and Hayden Miles, badge themselves as an alt-country/Americana group, and this self-produced twelve-track album lives up to the billing, with a foot firmly in both camps. With roots […]

Album Reviews

Book of Churches “Book of Churches”

March 13, 2026 0

Gentle songs of quiet reflection for staying grounded in hurried times. Hot on the heels of last year’s critically acclaimed release, Divorce singer and guitarist Felix Mackenzie-Barrow returns with the eponymously titled debut album from his […]

Articles by Richard Parkinson

Ron Sexsmith wakes up to new record “Hangover Terrace”

Our Man in the Field reimagine their debut “The Company of Strangers”

Impossible dream realised: Patty Griffin returns with new album in July

Rodney Crowell to release new album “Airline Highway” in August

Anderson East “Worthy”

Alison Brown & Steve Martin “New Cluck Old Hen” – features Della Mae

Video: J Mau & The Kiss Off “Poison”

Behind the Songs: Natalie Del Carmen “Pastures”

Big Harp “Runs to Blue”

For the Sake of the Song: Jefferson Airplane “Comin’ Back to Me”