Richard Parkinson

Artist and activist Kemp Harris to release “The America Chronicles”

May 27, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Storyteller, activist artist, and genre-fluid musician Kemp Harris has announced the release of his new album, “The America Chronicles” via his own imprint on 4th July 2025. Produced and arranged by well-known bassist and collaborator Freebo […]

Live Review: Katie Pruitt + Henry Grace, Hoxton Hall, London – 16th May 2025

May 23, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

In town to perform in the round at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall, Katie Pruitt played a show the previous night at Hoxton Hall in East London. The venue originally started life as […]

Rain Parade to give deluxe treatment to reissue of “Crashing Dream”

May 22, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Paisley Underground band Rain Parade have announced they will release a deluxe edition of their 1985 ‘lost double album’ “Crashing Dream” on 30th May 2025 via Label 51 Recordings. This new, deluxe version of “Crashing Dream” […]

Shelby Means “Shelby Means”

May 22, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Excellent debut from award-winning bass-playing singer-songwriter. Shelby Means is one of the great female double bass players in bluegrass music along with the likes of Missy Raines, Vickie Vaughn and Katie Blomarz. She has been a […]

Ada Lea to release third album “when i paint my masterpiece” in Summer 2025

May 21, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Ada Lea—the nom de scene of Montreal-based musician Alexandra Levy— has announced the release of her new album, “when i paint my masterpiece”, on 8th August 2025 via Saddle Creek. This marks the third album from […]

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