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Ondara “Folk N’ Roll No.1: Tales of Isolation” (Verve Forecast 2020)

July 22, 2020 Keith Hargreaves 0

Nairobi born and Minneapolis resident Ondara unveils his second album, and a powerful thing it is. Opening with the plaintive ‘Pulled Out of the Market’ Ondara nails his colours to the mast early on as a […]

Lynn Miles “We’ll Look For Stars” (Independent, 2020)

July 22, 2020 David Jarman 0

‘We’ll Look For Stars’ is the 15th album from Canadian singer-songwriter Lynn Miles, who featured last month in our ‘Forgotten Artists’ feature. Perhaps overlooked rather than forgotten, as our writer suggested, this album demonstrates again what […]

StevieRay Latham “The Nomads of Industrial Suburbia” (SR24, 2020)

July 21, 2020 Alasdair Fotheringham 0

According to the bumpf for ‘The Nomads of Industrial Suburbia’, Devonian StevieRay Latham’s second EP in a year “merges his passions for fine art and songwriting.” And the end result is certainly something more of a […]

Bill Kirchen “The Proper Years” (The Last Music Co, 2020)

July 21, 2020 Emily Dongray 0

Before hearing this double album I was unaware of the existence of the rockabilly hall of fame, so these 25 tracks have been not only a pleasure but an education. Bill Kirchen began in the ’70s […]

Will Hoge “Tiny Little Movies” (Thirty Tigers, 2020)

July 20, 2020 Mark Johnson 0

Top class writing with a great sound and a sense of authenticity could be a recipe for the perfect Americana album, and Will Hoge delivers that full package in abundance with his 11th album ‘Tiny Little […]

“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 […]

Ondara “Folk N’ Roll No.1: Tales of Isolation” (Verve Forecast 2020)

Lynn Miles “We’ll Look For Stars” (Independent, 2020)

StevieRay Latham “The Nomads of Industrial Suburbia” (SR24, 2020)

Bill Kirchen “The Proper Years” (The Last Music Co, 2020)

Will Hoge “Tiny Little Movies” (Thirty Tigers, 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”