Richard Parkinson

I’m With Her announce second album “Wild and Clear and Blue”

March 6, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Folk supergroup I’m With Her have announced their return this Spring with a stunning new record entitled “Wild and Clear and Blue”, which is out on 9th May 2025 via Rounder Records. The all-star trio comprises […]

Jason Isbell “Foxes In The Snow”

March 5, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

First solo acoustic record sees the americana legend in transition. As one of what appears to have been a small number of people who found Jason Isbell’s previous album, “Weathervanes” a bit underwhelming, being asked to […]

Essentials: A ten song americana trip through California

February 20, 2025 Richard Parkinson 1

The Golden State is one of the geographical pillars of country and roots music giving rise to the Bakersfield sound, acid folk, country rock, the Paisley underground and much more. In 2023, the Country Music Hall of […]

Live Review: Jim White and Trey Blake, The Lexington London – 11th February 2025

February 18, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Jim White and Trey Blake’s album “Precious Bane” is, even in January, in the running for the 2025 best of list. It was reviewed in these pages by Jonny Brick with the full back story of […]

Dean Owens “Spirit Ridge”

February 18, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Dean Owens turns east while staying on the dusty Americana trail. Dean Owens is in no danger of suffering from underexposure around these parts. Fred Arnold’s recent review of predecessor EP set “The Ridge Trilogy” provides […]

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

September 29, 2026 1

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, […]

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 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 […]

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