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Classic Americana Albums: Ian Matthews “Valley Hi”

July 27, 2022 Martin Johnson 2

Ian Matthews, or Iain as he became later in his career, has been on a personal musical odyssey all his career which started when he was asked to be an original member of Fairport Convention by […]

Classic American Albums: Grant Lee Buffalo “Fuzzy”

July 13, 2022 Paul Gibson 2

By 1993 grunge had reached its omnipresent, powerful, destructive peak. The huge success of Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden allowed a superfluity of menial chancers toting flannel shirts and pawnshop guitars to sneak in via the […]

Classic Americana Albums: Joe Ely “Honky Tonk Masquerade”

July 6, 2022 Rick Bayles 4

It’s my turn to contribute to the Classic Americana Albums series again and I always worry that I won’t be able to find a good album to write about. This series has been running for a […]

Classic Americana Albums: Mickey Newbury “Frisco Mabel Joy”

June 29, 2022 Graeme Tait 3

“He was my hero and still is. I learned more about songwriting from him than any other writer”. An eye catching quote and an accolade that any songwriter would be proud to be the recipient of, […]

Classic Americana Albums: Gene Clark “Firebyrd”

June 22, 2022 Tim Martin 9

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Gene Clark’s career stalled sometime in the late seventies. However, in a life filled with “What ifs” 1984 provided one of the biggest with the release of ‘Firebyrd’. To put […]

Hollow Hand announces new album for September and UK Tour

July 14, 2026 0

Hollow Hand, the project of Brighton’s Max Kinghorn-Mills, steps out of the bedroom on Wish Road South, recorded live as a trio after touring with MJ Lenderman and Caitlin Rose. The album comes out on the […]

Hudson NY duo Babehoven to release third album in the autumn

July 14, 2026 0

Babehoven, the Hudson, NY-based project of singer/songwriter Maya Bon and producer and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Albert, have announced their new album, I See Them, I See Me, due 18th September 2026 via Double Double Whammy. I See […]

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

July 14, 2026 0

Majestic debut from Virginia songwriter with a fascinating true backstory. When it comes to musical inspiration, a musician’s life is integral to what music he or she makes. For Brennan Gilmore, that inspiration comes from a […]

Classic Americana Albums: Ian Matthews “Valley Hi”

Classic American Albums: Grant Lee Buffalo “Fuzzy”

Classic Americana Albums: Joe Ely “Honky Tonk Masquerade”

Classic Americana Albums: Mickey Newbury “Frisco Mabel Joy”

Classic Americana Albums: Gene Clark “Firebyrd”

Hollow Hand announces new album for September and UK Tour

Hudson NY duo Babehoven to release third album in the autumn

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

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