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Micah P. Hinson “The Tomorrow Man”

October 28, 2025 NickBarber 3
Alt-folk troubadour delves into orchestral territory to find balance in a darkening world. The adjective “Waits-ian” (with reference to Tom Waits) is one that is often applied to performers who gruffly operate outside of the musical […]
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Ed Dupas “Codename California”

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Thoughtful songs performed with an emotional intensity which leaves you contemplating your place in the world. Michigan-based artist Ed Dupas says of his new album, his first in 6 years: “I’ve been working on writing around […]
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Todd Snider “High, Lonesome And Then Some”

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A wry set of songs rooted in experience and humour. Over thirty years since the release of his debut, “Songs For The Daily Planet”, Todd Snider’s latest album is clearly marked by the passage of time […]
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Neal Casal “No One Above You (The Early Years 1991-1998)”

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A bit of a treasure trove from Neal Casal’s formative years. In the wake of Neal Casal’s untimely and tragic death, the Neal Casal Music Foundation, a non-profit organisation which provides musical instruments and lessons to […]
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Steve Martin and Alison Brown “Safe, Sensible and Sane”

October 24, 2025 Tim Martin 0
A joyous set of songs built on collaboration where the principal players still have a place to shine. Banjoists Steve Martin and Alison Brown have called up a boatload of friends to guest on their album. […]

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Norway’s Ole Kirkeng returns with an impressive collection, no lies. Recorded at the Rockbonden Studio in the snow-covered forests of Sweden, Norway’s Ole Kirkeng stands trial under the Cowboy Lie Detector Machine. Kirkeng was a touring […]
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How to achieve true musical Symbiosis. The Breath are guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer Rioghnach 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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