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London based self-diagnosed music junkie with tastes extending to all points of big tent americana and beyond. Fan of acts and songs rather than genres.
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Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets announce a new run of UK tour dates

October 18, 2024 Richard Parkinson 1

Nick Lowe has been busy lately.  On 13th September 2024 he released his latest album, his first of original material in 10 years, “Indoor Safari”.  Reviewing it for AUK, Graeme Tait wrote: “Nick Lowe may now […]

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Juanita Stein announces release of fourth album “The Weightless Hour”

October 17, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Juanita Stein will release her new album “The Weightless Hour” on 29th November via Agricultural Audio. The Howling Bells frontwoman will launch her fourth solo album with a series of in-store shows, before joining Travis on […]

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Morgan Wade announces UK and European tour dates

October 17, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Wade across the water. Alternative country act Morgan Wade has announced the UK & European leg of her Obsessed world tour for March 2025. The tour is currently running right across North America for the next […]

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Double fab! Lucinda Williams announces “Sings The Beatles From Abbey Road”

October 16, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Three-time Grammy Award winning artist and Americana UK readers’ and writers’ favourite Lucinda Williams has announced the release on 6th December 2024 of “Lucinda Williams Sings The Beatles From Abbey Road”. Recorded at the legendary studio […]

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Nadia Reid announces new album and UK/EU tour dates

October 15, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Manchester-based expatriate New Zealander Nadia Reid has announced the release of her fourth album, “Enter Now Brightness”, on 7th February 2025 via her new label Chrysalis Records as well as UK and European tour dates for […]

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When one says award-winning artist about a singer, Elles Bailey would certainly fall into this category, having been named to an impressive list, including: UK Americana Live Act of the Year, UK Blues Artist of the […]

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