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Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Soucy “According Lines” (Independent, 2020)

July 15, 2020 Sean Hannam 0

US husband-and-wife folk duo Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Soucy (Garrett and Sirri) describe themselves as ‘singing rescue boat lyrics, pulling souls from the wreckage of meta-modern let down.’ Heavy stuff, eh? They live in rural Maine, […]

Mossy Kilcher “Northwind Calling” (Tompkins Square, 2020)

July 14, 2020 Clint West 0

Over the last few years labels like Light in the Attic, Finders Keepers and Tompkins Square have created a small industry based around the re-issue of long lost, forgotten and overlooked recordings by usually equally obscure […]

Bedroom Ceilings “Another Bulb Burned Out” (Independent, 2020)

July 14, 2020 Helen Jones 0

For their second album, Michigan duo Bedroom Ceilings chose to create a concept album of sorts, based around a protagonist who is struggling with the relatable themes of their place in the modern world, their happiness, […]

Arielle Silver “A Thousand Tiny Torches” (Independent, 2020)

July 13, 2020 Ljubinko Zivkovic 0

There is an eternally ongoing debate among Americana music fans whether this genre or any of its sub-genres should include any pop music elements. Essentially, that debate is practically useless. After all, isn’t the point of […]

Tom Fairnie “Lightning in the Dark” (Independent, 2020)

July 13, 2020 Mark Nenadic 0

Tom Fairnie refers to his music as ‘Celticana’, which is a fair summation of his blended Americana influences and Scottish roots. The bagpipes solo kind of give it away right at the beginning. To cement this […]

“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 […]

Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Soucy “According Lines” (Independent, 2020)

Mossy Kilcher “Northwind Calling” (Tompkins Square, 2020)

Bedroom Ceilings “Another Bulb Burned Out” (Independent, 2020)

Arielle Silver “A Thousand Tiny Torches” (Independent, 2020)

Tom Fairnie “Lightning in the Dark” (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”