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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.
Kemp Harris
News

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 […]
Katie Pruitt
Live Reviews

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 […]
News

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 s/t album art
Album Reviews

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
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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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Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”

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Brian Fallon & The Painkillers “Not Bad for New Jersey”

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His Lordship

His Lordship announce new album, single, and all-star shows

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Laura Veirs Live at EartH

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

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Our Man In The Field “Silverado”

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Interviews

Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”

September 29, 2026 0
Shawn Colvin has long established herself as one of the most captivating of singer-songwriters. She’s an accomplished guitar player, possessed of a fine voice, and she’s a storyteller of great talent. Her first album, Steady On, […]
Album Reviews

Brian Fallon & The Painkillers “Not Bad for New Jersey”

September 29, 2026 0
Heartfelt heartland rock delivered by Gaslight Anthem frontman. Brian Fallon has been making music with The Gaslight Anthem for two decades. Outside of the band, over the past 10 years, he’s released a number of solo […]
His Lordship
News

His Lordship announce new album, single, and all-star shows

September 29, 2026 0
Following last year’s Bored Animal, Psychonaut Sounds/PIAS will release His Lordship’s tribute to Rock ‘n’ Roll pioneer Chuck Berry, Promised Land, on 13th November 2026, to celebrate what would’ve been his 100th birthday. His Lordship will […]

  • Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”
  • Brian Fallon & The Painkillers “Not Bad for New Jersey”
  • His Lordship announce new album, single, and all-star shows
  • 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
  • Video: Louise Bichan “Binnorie-o” Feat. Aoife O’Donovan – adorned with bits of old fiddles
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Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”

September 29, 2026 0
Shawn Colvin has long established herself as one of the most captivating of singer-songwriters. She’s an accomplished guitar player, possessed of a fine voice, and she’s a storyteller of great talent. Her first album, Steady On, […]
Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0
Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]
Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1
As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

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Kate Rusby to release first non Christmas album for six years

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And UK tour dates too! Renowned folk singer-songwriter Kate Rusby is set to release her highly anticipated new album, “When They All Looked Up”, on April 25th via Pure Records. This marks her first collection of […]
Album Reviews

Parker Millsap “Be Here Instead”

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After five albums and lockdown, Parker Millsap reinvents his sound with excellent results. Like many, Millsap has moved to Nashville, but this Oklahoma-born artist has travelled further musically than on land. Starting with a traditional gritty […]
Albert Lee live at The Drill, Lincoln - 20th July 2025
Live Reviews

Live Review: Albert Lee, The Drill, Lincoln – 20th July 2025

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The Drill is one of the city of Lincoln’s premier and most iconic live venues. It is also its oldest. Formerly known as The Drill Hall, this Grade II-listed building was erected in 1890 as a […]

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