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Sam Lee “Songdreaming”

June 14, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0
An open eyed in wonder stroll through a land on the edge of being blighted. Sam Lee is without doubt one of the most important singers working in that vein of music we call folk, a […]
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John Richard Paul “The Road of Life”

June 13, 2024 Peter Thompson 0
With ‘input’ from John Prine, this heartwarming album tells a story of life. John Richard Paul comes across as a very interesting character; he hails from Traverse City, Michigan, aka the cherry capital of the world, […]
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James Vincent McMorrow “Wide Open, Horses”

June 13, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0
Seventh album sees McMorrow reconnecting with himself with great results. Having had his tracks streamed over a billion times in the last fourteen years as well as having his cover of Isaac’s ‘Wicked Game’ open season […]
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Robin Holcolmb “One Way Or Another, Vol. 2”

June 12, 2024 Paul Russell 0
Genre-defying piano/poetry album to calm the soul. How wonderful to have an album that almost defies description. Robin Holcomb is a Seattle-based pianist and singer-songwriter who’s been making music since the term ‘americana’ was originated back […]
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Anna Tivel “Living Thing”

June 12, 2024 Ljubinko Zivkovic 0
On ‘Living Thing,’ Oregon’s Anna Tivel demonstrates her worthiness of high praise. Sometimes, as soon as a few first notes of an album’s opening track reach your ears you realize that the artist in question is […]

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For The Sake Of The Song: Joy Williams “Until The Levee”

April 7, 2026 0
Before we explore this particular song, here is a little history lesson, a refresher for some, no doubt, but it all gives context for what is about to transpire. The Civil Wars were awarded two Grammys […]
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Grey DeLisle to release duo album with Les Greene and tour in May

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Americana artist and Comic Con icon Grey DeLisle has announced her latest record, a duo set with Les Greene, Grey & Greene, on 5th June 2026 via Hummin’bird Records/CRS. DeLisle has also shared a list of […]
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Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time

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In 2022, with her second studio album, Flesh and Bone, Cynthia Marchant explored spiritual truth and depth, and the magic of connecting with self and others in the many stages of life. Three years later, she’s […]

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  • Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time
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Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time

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In 2022, with her second studio album, Flesh and Bone, Cynthia Marchant explored spiritual truth and depth, and the magic of connecting with self and others in the many stages of life. Three years later, she’s […]
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Interview: Michael Weston King on why “Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore”

April 2, 2026 0
How the worst kind of family tragedy can lead to a career high British americana stalwart and music award winner Michael Weston King is releasing a new solo album, Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore. On the […]
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Interview: Foy Vance on his seven-album project culminating in “The Wake”

April 1, 2026 0
Few artists write with the kind of raw honesty and emotional depth that Foy Vance brings to his music. Across a career that has steadily unfolded over the last two decades, Vance has crafted songs that […]

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