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The Roseline “Keystone of the Heart”

January 31, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0
The Roseline return with a bagful of melodies and a righteous ire. Hailing from Lawrence, Kansas ‘Keystone of the Heart’ is The Roseline’s 8th album and as you’d expect from a band this far into their […]
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Fangs And Twang “You Monster”

January 30, 2024 Darren Lumbroso 1
An album of fiddle-driven, creepy escapades which also makes some serious points. Formed in 2014 Fangs And Twang comprise Billy LaLonde (drums, vocals), Andy Benes (guitar, vocals) and Joe Bertoletti (bass, vocals) all of whom are […]
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Conchur White “Swirling Violets”

January 30, 2024 Paul Russell 1
Astonishingly accomplished, dreamy debut from County Armagh future star. When it comes to debuts, it’s always interesting to check out who the artist has toured with – knowing that this early live music setting is invaluable […]
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Victor Johnson “January Blossom”

January 29, 2024 Paul Russell 0
Bold 22-song collection from Oregon multi-instrumentalist. The notion of releasing a double album is an interesting one. For so many musicians the challenges of Covid and lockdown meant that many were in the studio creating far […]
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Matthew Robb “History Before It Happens”

January 25, 2024 Joe Graham 0
An accomplished yet ambiguous offering from the world-weary poet. UK-born, Germany-based poet and songwriter Matthew Robb’s fourth album, ‘History Before It Happens’ has a slippery, ambiguous character. Through syllable-packed songs lamenting the state of the world, […]

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Listen to the first single to be taken from it below. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tift Merritt has announced Sugar, her first album in nearly a decade, due out June 26th via One Riot which is described as […]

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How to achieve true musical Symbiosis. The Breath are guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer Ríoghnach Connolly, and they ensure that the song is always at the centre of their alt-folk sound. That sound is rich, reflecting […]
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Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time

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Interview: Michael Weston King on why “Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore”

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Live Review: The 7 Hills Songwriters Festival, Assembly Rooms Bath, 16th March 2024

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