Richard Parkinson

Marissa Nadler emits “New Radiations” and announces UK dates

July 10, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Marissa Nadler will release her new album “New Radiations” on 15th August 2025 in the UK/EU via Bella Union and Sacred Bones in North America. Produced by Nadler herself and mixed by Randall Dunn (Earth, Sunn […]

Neko Case to release her first album in seven years

July 9, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

It’s not clear what the interval is each time but every few years Neko Case breaks to the surface with a new album and reminds listeners that she is one of the great songwriters. Case has […]

Madison Violet to embark upon farewell tour of UK and Ireland after 25 years

July 8, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

The Canadian duo Madison Violet have announced their farewell tour. Subtitled “A Celebration of 25 Years”, the dates mark the end of a partnership which has resulted in eleven albums, Juno nominations, Canadian Folk Music awards […]

Buck Owens And His Buckaroos “Adios, Farewell, Goodbye, Good Luck, So Long: On Stage 1964-1974”

July 7, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Fine set of live archive recordings from the King of Bakersfield. “Adios, Farewell, Goodbye, Good Luck, So Long: On Stage 1964-1974” is a 3-CD set of live recordings by Buck Owens and his Buckaroos stretching from […]

Jolie Holland to release Michael Hurley tribute with Max Knause

July 7, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Jolie Holland is to release an album of songs in tribute to the late Michael Hurley. The album is entitled “Wolf Dispatch” and will be released on 18th July 2025 via Holland’s Cinquefoil Records imprint. Hurley […]

Live Review: Laura Veirs + Karl Blau, EartH Dalston – 16th September 2026

September 29, 2026 0

Laura Veirs has an impressive back catalogue, with 14 solo albums across 27 years. She began by announcing that she would play some new songs. Her latest album, Temple Songs, is excellent but, for me, part […]

Our Man In The Field “Silverado”

September 29, 2026 0

A successful change in direction to a more soulful sound reaps its own rewards. Silverado is the third album from British songwriter Alex Ellis, aka Our Man In The Field, after The Company of Strangers (2020) […]

More People Really Should Know About: Padraig Jack

September 29, 2026 0

Just off the west coast of Ireland, west of Clare and south of Connemara, lie three small islands. With weather-beaten cliffs, tiny stone-walled fields, and a small, resilient population, the Aran Islands are steeped in history. […]

Articles by Richard Parkinson

Marissa Nadler emits “New Radiations” and announces UK dates

Neko Case to release her first album in seven years

Madison Violet to embark upon farewell tour of UK and Ireland after 25 years

Buck Owens And His Buckaroos “Adios, Farewell, Goodbye, Good Luck, So Long: On Stage 1964-1974”

Jolie Holland to release Michael Hurley tribute with Max Knause

Live Review: Laura Veirs + Karl Blau, EartH Dalston – 16th September 2026

Our Man In The Field “Silverado”

More People Really Should Know About: Padraig Jack

Greyhounds “Live On 29th Street”

Ella Spencer “Howlin’ Wolf” – one lie too many