Sean Hannam

Emma Guzman “Something Less Than Alone”

July 29, 2022 Sean Hannam 0

Powerful, dark imagery and intimate tales from this promising teenage singer-songwriter, who’s definitely one to watch. Listening to 19-year-old, Detroit-based, indie-folk artist Emma Guzman’s new album, ‘Something Less Than Alone’, during the recent UK heatwave provided […]

Scott Hrabko & The Rabbits “The Wonderful World Of Scott Hrabko & The Rabbits”

July 7, 2022 Sean Hannam 2

A mixed bag from the Kansas City musician – ’50s-style country ballads sitting alongside funky soul, blues, folk and even disco makes for a sometimes weird, sometimes wonderful record. Scott Hrabko is a Kansas City singer-songwriter […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Mark Lanegan “Beggar’s Blues”

July 4, 2022 Sean Hannam 0

As the last writer, Tim Martin, noted, this series of articles has turned into a drinking game. The previous entry was ‘16 Days’ by Whiskeytown. It’s now my round and I’m sticking with whiskey, but I’m […]

BRIM “California Gold”

June 9, 2022 Sean Hannam 0

It’s trad, dad – California country rockers mine a rich seam, but there’s too much fool’s gold and not enough precious metal. BRIM’s debut album is intended as “a paean to the dirt-road back streets and […]

Thomas Dollbaum “Wellswood”

June 1, 2022 Sean Hannam 0

Powerful, dramatic and poetic story songs from the dark underbelly of the southeastern US – an impressive and arresting debut. “Nothing good comes from Florida,” sings Thomas Dollbaum on the opening song from his debut album, […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Lone Bellow - The Lone Bellow (vinyl)
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
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RE: My First Record Player
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
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World Party - Private Revolution
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
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David Allan Coe (9/6/1939 - 4/29/2026)
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RE: Versions!
You know those songs that you know and that song become...
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