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Love Axe “Optimism Paranoia Desperation Abolition”

July 10, 2025 Peter Churchill 0

A thoughtful and contemplative attempt to wring some optimism from a time when there really isn’t much about. When the first Trump administration finally exited stage left in 2021, kicking and screaming as it went, songwriter […]

BC Camplight “A Sober Conversation”

July 10, 2025 Alasdair Fotheringham 0

A cathartic tale of redemption and renewed hope, brilliantly told. “I had spent 30 years being terrified to open that door, and afraid of the price I’d pay once I had. I’ve opened the door. To […]

Lavinia Blackwall “The Making”

July 9, 2025 Michael Macy 0

Lavinia Blackwall’s “The Making” is a welcome addition to the canon of Baroque pop. “The Making” is an extremely well-produced album, the result of collaboration between Blackwall and her partner, Marco Rea, with help from Thomas […]

Artwork for Ledfoot Album "Plain Simple Honesty"

Ledfoot “Plain Simple Honesty”

July 9, 2025 Andy Short 0

Ledfoot returns with plain, simple honesty and some terrific guitar playing. Looking for some plain, simple honesty? This latest record from Norway-based singer-songwriter will certainly tick the right boxes. It is a collection for our times, […]

Album cover artwork for "Go Big and Go Home" by The David Mayfield Parade

The David Mayfield Parade “Go Big and Go Home”

July 8, 2025 Andrew Raw 0

Beautiful bluegrass with caring and “glass-half-full” words. This is The David Mayfield Parade’s first album in 12 years after “The David Mayfield Parade” in 2010 and 2013’s “Good Man Down”. The group is a curious, puzzling […]

“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 […]

Love Axe “Optimism Paranoia Desperation Abolition”

BC Camplight “A Sober Conversation”

Lavinia Blackwall “The Making”

Ledfoot “Plain Simple Honesty”

The David Mayfield Parade “Go Big and Go Home”

“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”