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Charley Crockett “Welcome to Hard Times” (Son of Davy/Thirty Tigers, 2020)

July 28, 2020 Steven Rafferty 1

If you’ve been looking for something new to listen to, but you aren’t quite sure where to turn then there’s good news. Charley Crockett’s self-professed goal for his new album was to “make an album that […]

David Lewis “Among Friends” (Independent, 2020)

July 27, 2020 Gordon Sharpe 0

David Lewis is less than prolific, having made 5 albums in 25 years which seems slow going by anyone’s standards. Only when you append his professional title does it make more sense; for Lewis is a […]

Evan Ogden “Undone” (Evan Ogden, 2020)

July 24, 2020 Linda Jameson 0

Evan Ogden’s second album ‘Undone’ is an accomplished collection of country ballads with a smattering of folk and protest songs thrown in. Ogden is originally from Austin, Texas and imagery and references to the lone star […]

Margo Price “That’s How Rumors Get Started” (Loma Vista, 2020)

July 23, 2020 Ljubinko Zivkovic 0

With her first two albums, Margo Price was proclaimed as one of the prime candidates to be crowned as one of the queens of Americana. Hey, at one point, such ‘pure’ Americana artist as Sturgill Simpson […]

Steven Bruce “Same Time, Same Place, Same Station” (Independent, 2020)

July 23, 2020 Lyndon Bolton 0

Fredericksburg, VA country rocker Steven Bruce’s debut album mixes cosmic country with a Waylon swagger and Petty riffs, all in a voice pitched between John Prine and Lukas Nelson. Bruce draws most of his writing from […]

“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 […]

Charley Crockett “Welcome to Hard Times” (Son of Davy/Thirty Tigers, 2020)

David Lewis “Among Friends” (Independent, 2020)

Evan Ogden “Undone” (Evan Ogden, 2020)

Margo Price “That’s How Rumors Get Started” (Loma Vista, 2020)

Steven Bruce “Same Time, Same Place, Same Station” (Independent, 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”