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Single Girl, Married Girl “Three Generations of Leaving”

December 16, 2021 Helen Jones 0
A concept album with universally relatable emotions that takes a refreshingly female point of view. When Chelsey Coy was making ‘Three Generations of Leaving’ with her band Single Girl, Married Girl, she had a clear vision […]
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Katie Bates “Until The Day Dies”

December 16, 2021 Russell Murphy 0
A curious and alluring mix of light and heavy. Melbourne based singer songwriter Katie Bates started playing in bars and clubs in her early teens and now, still at a rather tender age, that experience has […]
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Stereo Naked “Unseen Course”

December 15, 2021 Tim Martin 0
Unique voices come together to create a special album of varied songs and sounds. Sometimes an album comes out of nowhere that grabs you and says “listen.” Julia Zech (Banjo and Piano) and Pierce Black (Double […]
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Laura-Mary Carter “Town Called Nothing”

December 15, 2021 Peter Churchill 0
First solo recording for one half of long-term rockers Red Shoes. After 17 years touring the world as one half of rock duo Red Shoes Laura-Mary Carter has finally dipped her toes into the world of […]
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Parkland Music Project “Sécurité”

December 15, 2021 Cam Fraser 0
A haunting, improvised performance over six extended tracks, from Vancouver’s alt-country infused Parkland Music Project. Led by singer-songwriter Rob Malowany, Parkland Music Project’s new album, ‘Sécurité’  features a shifting cast of talented players who are brought […]

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An evocative and wistful album of reflections on lost love and the life ahead. A good singer-songwriter record generally requires the artist to match their voice with a winning combination of perceptive, memorable lyrics, strong melodies, […]
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The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 1st – Townes Van Zandt “Pancho and Lefty”

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And so we come to the song that has been voted No 1 Americana Song of All Time… and who amongst you is really surprised? In some ways, it is no surprise, being the most iconic […]
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Sammy Volkov “Songs from the Goodbye Garden”

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With a voice that feels like a welcome throwback, the Canadian delivers an album full of impactful emotion. As a young, queer person raised on the Canadian prairies, Sammy Volkov struggled to find a place where […]

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Interview: The Breath’s Stuart McCallum and Ríoghnach Connolly on collaborating with the Paraorchestra

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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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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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Sometimes a record comes along and completely blows you away. Amanda Richards won’t be unfamiliar with this concept having been Grammy-nominated as an independent artist, but ‘’Tough Ones To Love’’ is very much in this category, […]
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The Langan Band “Plight of Sheep”

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