Album Reviews
Susan Gibson “The Hard Stuff” (Independent, 2019)
If the name Susan Gibson rings a bell it should come as no great surprise – her big claim to fame is being the writer of ‘Wide Open Spaces’, a sizeable hit for The Dixie Chicks […]
Articles by Rick Bayles
Album Reviews
The Highwomen “The Highwomen” (Elektra, 2019)
The Highwomen are Country music’s latest “supergroup”. Comprising Brandi Carlile, Natalie Henby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires the group came out of an idea from Shires to form an all-women group as a homage to the […]
Features
Forgotten Artists – Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band
Being a bit of a vinyl junkie I was indulging my passion for Record Fairs recently when I came across something of a lost gem – “Rick Sings Nelson” – and that started me thinking about […]
Album Reviews
Boy & Bear “Suck On Light” (Nettwerk Music Group, 2019)
Great art often comes out of personal suffering. This new album from Australian band Boy & Bear may not be great art but it’s certainly good music. ‘Suck on Light’ is the fourth studio album from the […]
Features
Forgotten Artists – Steve Goodman
Every so often the world of roots music will deliver an outstanding talent – a Robert Johnson or a Bob Dylan – someone who really makes everyone sit up and take notice, someone you know will […]