Sean Hannam

Artwork for Emily Moment album The Party's Over

Emily Moment “The Party’s Over”

April 14, 2021 Sean Hannam 0

So-so country, folk and blues-rock debut from this transatlantic troubadour – choose your Moment carefully. London-based, American singer-songwriter Emily Moment says her debut full-length solo album, ‘The Party’s Over’, is about hitting a wall and coping […]

A Night To Remember: Chris Mills and Matt Hill (Quiet Loner), The Sanctuary, Brighton, 2001

April 7, 2021 Sean Hannam 1

Sean Hannam recalls the night which started his love affair with Americana. 2000 was a big year for me, but it wasn’t anything to do with ushering in the 21st century – it was the year […]

The Armadillo Paradox - debut album cover

The Armadillo Paradox “Out of Gas in Oil Country”

March 26, 2021 Sean Hannam 1

Clever, wry and often annoying country-indie-folk-pop from Austin, Texas – like Barenaked Ladies gone bluegrass. In an unexpected and unlikely collaboration, bluegrass artist Sol Chase and former hip-hop artist/storyteller Jared Huskey have joined forces and made […]

Departure Lounge “Transmeridian”

March 11, 2021 Sean Hannam 0

After two decades away, Departure Lounge return with a strong collection of melodic, quirky indie-pop songs and cinematic instrumentals. Cult UK indie-experimentalists Departure Lounge are back, with their first album in almost 20 years – ‘Transmeridian’. […]

Ontarians “The Greatest Short Story Never Told”

March 9, 2021 Sean Hannam 0

Distinctly average first long-player from a trio including two veteran, Canadian roots-rock scenesters – works best when it sounds like Springsteen and Wilco. ‘The Greatest Short Story Never Told’, which is the debut album by Canadian […]