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Steve Crawford and Spider Mackenzie “Celticana” (Independent, 2020)

July 2, 2020 Paul Campbell 0

`Celticana’ is the second album from songwriter Steve Crawford and his compadre Spider Mackenzie on harmonica. The title sums up their intent to marry the music of their native Scotland with the U.S, and they succeed. […]

Thomas Eltorp “Extended Play 3/3” (Mani Records, 2020)

July 2, 2020 Helen Jones 0

Danish singer-songwriter Thomas Eltorp set himself a lofty goal five years ago: to write, record, and release three EPs of “American inspired music”. ‘Extended Play 3/3’ is the last of these three Americana inspired EPs, which […]

The Jayhawks “XOXO” (Sham/Thirty Tigers, 2020)

July 1, 2020 Keith Hargreaves 0

For many people The Jayhawks were one of the initial gateway drugs to the Americana and alt-country scene particularly with their 1992 classic ‘Hollywood Town Hall‘ with its chiming guitars, extraordinary harmonies and classic songwriting and […]

Josh Kimbrough “Slither, Soar & Disappear” (Tompkins Square, 2020)

July 1, 2020 Lyndon Bolton 0

A side effect of lockdown is how many of us have begun to notice nature either for the first time or perhaps just more than usual. If that curiosity extends to how these perceptions might be […]

Zach Phillips “The Wine of Youth” (Independent, 2020)

June 30, 2020 Ewan Lury 0

Noticing that his friends wanted something to listen to during quarantine, San Diego based singer-songwriter Zach Phillips decided to release ‘The Wine of Youth’ earlier than he first anticipated, but with his music described as ‘a […]

“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 […]

Steve Crawford and Spider Mackenzie “Celticana” (Independent, 2020)

Thomas Eltorp “Extended Play 3/3” (Mani Records, 2020)

The Jayhawks “XOXO” (Sham/Thirty Tigers, 2020)

Josh Kimbrough “Slither, Soar & Disappear” (Tompkins Square, 2020)

Zach Phillips “The Wine of Youth” (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”