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Essentials: The Top 10 Cowpunk Albums

June 15, 2023 Guy Lincoln 6

We are here to talk about Cowpunk in the 1980s, but we’ll begin with a caveat. This is a totally personal take on the story of cowpunk. It’s my version of the history, of what cowpunk […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Danny George Wilson songs

June 8, 2023 GrahamBollands 3

Danny George Wilson needs absolutely no introduction. Whether you’ve been on the journey with him since the late 90s when Grand Drive were formed, are familiar with the wonderful ‘The Famous Mad Mile’ solo album release […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Billy Joe Shaver albums

June 1, 2023 Clint West 4

Billy Joe Shaver is one of a particular brand of people that seem to populate americana music; a legend within the genre, but virtually unknown outside of it. One measure of the esteem in which he […]

Essentials: The Top 10 My Darling Clementine songs

May 25, 2023 Andrew Raw 1

This week’s Essentials considers some homegrown americana talent. My Darling Clementine, who are husband and wife Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish, are from Southport and Birmingham respectively. They started recording together after 10 years of […]

Essentials: The Top 10 songs of the San Francisco Sound roots

May 11, 2023 Michael Macy 5

Americana music is like the Mississippi, a mighty current constantly shifted by influences great and small. One of the musical streams that altered the flow of americana is the tumbling turbulence that bubbled up from the […]

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Shane MacGowan tribute album to be released in November

June 9, 2026 0

Victoria Mary Clarke, in partnership with Rubyworks, has officially revealed the complete artist lineup and track list for 20th Century Paddy – The Songs Of Shane MacGowan tribute album which is set for release on 13th […]

Nick Mulvey “Dark Harvest (Live)”

June 9, 2026 0

Live recording from recent studio releases finds songwriter grasping for spiritual and emotional truths. Building on his recent releases Dark Harvest Pt 1 and Pt 2, Dark Harvest Live presents an intimate show from Toronto showcasing […]

Texas Music Revolution documentary featuring Kiefer Sutherland launched on streaming services

June 9, 2026 0

Texas Music Revolution, the feature documentary marking Emmy-nominated cinematographer Troy Paff’s (Dirty Jobs, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern) directorial debut, began its global streaming rollout on 5th June 2026 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Cowpunk Albums

Essentials: The Top 10 Danny George Wilson songs

Essentials: The Top 10 Billy Joe Shaver albums

Essentials: The Top 10 My Darling Clementine songs

Essentials: The Top 10 songs of the San Francisco Sound roots

Shane MacGowan tribute album to be released in November

Nick Mulvey “Dark Harvest (Live)”

Texas Music Revolution documentary featuring Kiefer Sutherland launched on streaming services

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Kyle LaLone “Make My Own Way”