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Tomo “Wayward Son” (Independent, 2020)

June 22, 2020 Diccon Johnston 0

‘Wayward Son’ is the first independent release EP from Tomo, a Bristol-based indie-folk songwriter. It was all recorded and produced by Tomo at his parents’ house in Somerset. There are no trivial topics explored in this […]

Teghan Devon “Little Lion” (Broken Juke Box Media, 2020)

June 22, 2020 Viv Fish 0

Teghan Devon’s voice has the lyrical quality of an angel, that can be of no doubt. It is melodic, symphonic, harmonious. Her musicianship, and that of all the participants on this EP ‘Little Lion‘, is delicate […]

Will Stewart “Way Gone” (Cornelius Chapel Records, 2020)

June 19, 2020 Jim Finnie 0

‘Way Gone’ is the new EP from Alabama based singer-songwriter-guitarist Will Stewart and it’s a perfect example of good things coming in small packages. This release may only be 6 songs and 23 minutes long but […]

Mitch Dean “Holding Back the Levee” (Independent, 2020)

June 19, 2020 Mark Nenadic 0

Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Mitch Dean is no spring chicken. Perhaps more of a gnarled rooster. And, as we all know, gnarled roosters make much better records than any spring chickens ever will. Dean’s voice is […]

Bessie Jones “Get In Union” (Alan Lomax Archives/Association For Cultural Equity, 2020)

June 18, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

This album is a vast collection of songs by Bessie Jones and the Georgia Sea Island Singers – captured on tape by Alan Lomax in 1959, when he returned to the island of St. Simons where […]

“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 […]

Tomo “Wayward Son” (Independent, 2020)

Teghan Devon “Little Lion” (Broken Juke Box Media, 2020)

Will Stewart “Way Gone” (Cornelius Chapel Records, 2020)

Mitch Dean “Holding Back the Levee” (Independent, 2020)

Bessie Jones “Get In Union” (Alan Lomax Archives/Association For Cultural Equity, 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”

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