Album Reviews
Michael R Shaw “How Is This Helping?”
With a distinct voice, Shaw makes sure that the time taken getting to know him through his songs is well spent. Michael R Shaw is the first to admit that recording on your own is hard, […]
Album Reviews
Album Reviews
AUK’s Bluegrass Briefs
My colleague Paul Kerr started reporting on the Albums and EPs which don’t make the cut for a full review with his Short Cuts recently. But there is an area of Americana that sits on its […]
Album Reviews
Ash Gray and the Burners “Live 55”
Live versions from the Ash Gray catalogue, re-imagined by a rocking red hot band. Well, welcome to some very slick, excitingly played live country rock… from Sheffield! Think early Poco, or the Flying Burrito Brothers, or […]
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Jake Swamp and the Pine “Simpson & Banks”
Gloriously atmospheric vocals carry a set of passionate, emotive and classy songs. Boston-based Drew Zieff has an ambitious attitude to his music – as Jake Swamp and the Pine he alone wants to blend the ruckus […]
Album Reviews
Tom Ovans “The Cure”
Great songwriting with a strong Dylan influence. It’s probably fair to say that Tom Ovans has lived a full life, and this album, with its raw, unvarnished feel sounds as though it comes from someone who […]