Fine vocal harmonies reminiscent of The Wandering Hearts from Minneapolis-based female duo The Twins of Franklin. The Twins of Franklin, hailing from Minneapolis, are not real-life twins, rather best friends Becky Shaheen (vocals/guitar/keys) & Laura Lou […]
Texas professor finds valuable lessons in everyday experience. Back in ‘Hunky Dory’ days, David Bowie described Bob Dylan as having a voice like sand and glue. That phrase comes to mind on first hearing Sean Keel’s […]
Acclaimed trio revel in imperfection to deliver a sprawling unvarnished masterpiece. The artwork for the new album from Bonny Light Horseman has a certain predestine feel about it. The original painting hangs from the wall of […]
Brave and bold ballads. In Carl Jung’s words, “Shame is a soul-eating emotion.” The psychological burdens of societal guilt can lead to self-annihilation. To recover from it is to be made anew. Australian singer-songwriter Michael Waugh’s […]
A solid debut album blending roots rock and country with songs that suggest future greatness. The point at which Country becomes Americana is the subject of much debate at AUK. With Nick Taylor’s debut we have […]
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