Album Reviews
Chris Canterbury “Quaalude Lullabies”
Soulful country that despite its humble beginnings still manages to stir and move. “Try as I may, try as I might / To see the dark in the back of my eyes / There’s an army […]
Album Reviews
Album Reviews
Fritillaries “Fritillaries”
Sensitive, wistful and accomplished folky debut album from Bristol based duo. Fritillaries are a type of plant which produce bell-shaped, chequered flowers in the spring. The Fritillaries the band comprise Hannah Pawson and Gabriel Wynne who […]
Album Reviews
Teddy and the Rough Riders “Teddy and the Rough Riders”
Cosmic country and vintage West Coast influences are all over this sturdy, Margo Price-produced debut. Teddy and the Rough Riders are one of Margo Price’s favourite Nashville bands. In fact, she likes them so much that […]
Album Reviews
The Deslondes “Ways and Means”
Postmodern Americana from Nashville-based The Deslondes. Is there such a thing as Postmodern Americana? My internet search found no matches, so I guess I’ve coined the phrase, inspired by the latest release from Nashville-based The Deslondes. […]
Album Reviews
Wilder Maker “Male Models”
Brooklyn music jack-of-all-trades Gabriel Birnbaum and his band Wilder Maker are joined by several notable guests on a complex album with a shifting plot. Multi-instrumentalist songwriter Gabriel Birnbaum has likened ‘Male Models’ to a diverse playlist […]