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Courtney Marie Andrews “Old Flowers” (Loose/Fat Possum Records, 2020)

August 14, 2020 Harold Hogan 0

Courtney Marie Andrews has gone from strength to strength since the release of her acclaimed 2018 album ‘May Your Kindness Remain’, earning an Emerging Artist of the Year nomination at the 2018 Americana Music Association Honors […]

The Supreme Art of Nothing “This Is How It Goes” (Whack Shack Recordings, 2020)

August 13, 2020 Clint West 0

The Supreme Art of Nothing are a musical project created by Nico and Andi Crutwell-Jones. Both are seasoned music industry professionals with separate and varied careers. Whilst Andi has been a writer, composer, musician and sometime […]

Chuck Prophet “The Land That Time Forgot” (Yep Roc Records, 2020)

August 12, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

‘The Land that Time Forgot’ finds Chuck Prophet in something of a nostalgic mood, although when he looks back it can be with anger usually conveyed by a sarcastic sneer – but there’s also fondness, regret, compassion, […]

India Ramey “Shallow Graves” (Independent, 2020)

August 12, 2020 Ljubinko Zivkovic 0

The moment the title song opens ‘Shallow Graves,’ second album by singer/songwriter India Ramey, you get a feeling that you need to utter a cheer – “Go West, girl!” And she definitely does, as an Ennio […]

Bobby Lee “Shakedown in Slabtown” (Natural Histories Records, 2020)

August 11, 2020 Richard Phillips 0

Philip Larkin’s poem ‘Days’ opens with the question: “What are Days for?” Being presented with an album of instrumental tracks might prompt a similar, ostensibly ingenuous question, such as, ‘What are instrumentals for’? In the case […]

“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

June 29, 2026 0

Jeffrey Silverstein has announced Doggone, his new album, is set for release on 23rd October via UK label Full Time Hobby. Meeting at the intersection of the loner-folk, cosmic country, and kraut-laden choogle, Silverstein is a […]

Cover art for Jolene Marie album "Sun Creek"

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

June 29, 2026 0

Calgary singer-songwriter delivers ten vignettes that explore the intertwining of desire and despair on this excellent debut album. Jolene Marie is not an artist comfortable in the spotlight. With a generally private and reserved persona, she […]

Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

June 29, 2026 0

Shooter Jennings has announced the release of Diamonds, a new album of previously unheard songs by his father, Waylon Jennings. Physical copies (CDs, LPs, Cassettes) and downloads of Diamonds will be in stores on 13th November […]

Courtney Marie Andrews “Old Flowers” (Loose/Fat Possum Records, 2020)

The Supreme Art of Nothing “This Is How It Goes” (Whack Shack Recordings, 2020)

Chuck Prophet “The Land That Time Forgot” (Yep Roc Records, 2020)

India Ramey “Shallow Graves” (Independent, 2020)

Bobby Lee “Shakedown in Slabtown” (Natural Histories Records, 2020)

“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”

Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”